When the Soviet military wanted some heavy lifting done, they called in a Mil Mi-10 helicopter.
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This behemoth was a military transport helicopter developed from the more conventional-looking Mil Mi-6.
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Designed in the late 1950s at the request of the Soviet government, the Mil Mi-10 (NATO reporting name Harke) was designed to carry its loads externally – unlike the Mi-6.
This meant that it could carry larger cargo, and as the helicopter itself was lighter, it could also carry heavier loads.
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The first prototype of the Mil Mi-10 helicopter was completed in 1959. It used the same engines and avionics as the Mi-6. But the fuselage was smaller and narrower.
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It also featured long, gangly legs which meant it could either taxi over its cargo, or the cargo could be maneuvered underneath for attachment.
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Inside the Mil Mi-10 helicopter, there was space for up to 28 passengers or up to 6,600 lbs (3,000 kgs) of cargo.
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The Mi-10 could carry up to 33,000 lbs (15,000 kgs) externally on its load platform.
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Little bonus for the end
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