Mi-34

The Mil Mi-34  is a light helicopter designed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant in either a two or four seat configuration for utility and training. It was first flown in 1986 and introduced at the Paris Air Show in 1987. The Mi-34 entered production in 1993, and is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers, including rolls and loops.

General characteristics

Crew: 1 or 2 pilots

Capacity: 2 passengers

Length: 11.415 m [3] (37 ft 5½ in)

Rotor diameter: 10.00 m (32 ft 9¾ in)

Height: 2.75 m (9 ft 0¼ in)

Disc area: 78.70 m² (847.1 ft²)

Empty weight: 950 kg (2,094 lb)

Max. takeoff weight: 1,450 kg (3,196 lb)

Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M-14V-26V nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 239 kW (320 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h (113 knots, 130 mph)

Cruise speed: 170 km/h (92 knots, 106 mph)

Range: 356 km (192 nmi, 221 miles)

Service ceiling: 4,000 m (13,120 ft)