Top 7 Biggest Helicopters In The World

Helicopters are one of the most important assets for the army in the whole world. They can easily perform a critical operation by swooping in with a helicopter as it provides the best logistics to any type of terrain for any vehicle out there.

Even though helicopters do not move as fast as a fighter jet to launch an attack, helicopters are definitely useful when navigating to hard and unreached areas where the supply of weapons or food is necessary.

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But the question is how big of a helicopter have you ever seen before? Here we would like to share with you the top 7 biggest helicopters in the world that will blow your mind.

7. Changhe Z-18

The Changhe Z-18 is a transportation helicopter of medium-sized that was built by the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation(CAIC). It was built to replace the previous model Harbin Z-8 whereby the newer version has an increase in fuel efficiency as well as an improved engine.

This helicopter can also fly more effectively at a higher altitude compared to the Z-8. It is equipped with an electronic landing instrument to make the landings much smoother. In January 2018, this helicopter was officially accepted to be used officially by the Chinese army.

6. H225M

The H225M was designed for the use of the French army in their safe and rescue mission during combat. It was built by Eurocopter(now known as Airbus Helicopters) and has been formally classified as a long-range tactical transport helicopter with multiple purposes.

Aside from its various uses, this helicopter also has the unique capability of being equipped with rocket launchers. For those of you that do not know, the H225M is an important asset that was involved in combat in many countries like France, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kuwait, and Thailand.

5. Mi-38

In the early phase, this helicopter was developed by Moscow Helicopter Plant and it functions as a transporter for passengers and cargo as well as safe and rescue missions. Its huge interior has allowed the transport of crucial medical supplies and operates as a moving hospital.

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It was designed to replace the Kazan Mi-17 and it is still in the process of being accepted for both civilian and military use. Almost 1 billion rubles have been spent to get the safety certification for this helicopter.

The helicopter has a length of 19.6596 meters.

4. V-22

The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is the military plane for the United States of America. It is a tiltrotor capable of performing vertical takeoff and landing(VTOL) and short takeoff and landing(STOL).

It was developed to combine the function of a conventional helicopter with high-speed flight performance for long distances. This helicopter was first used in 1988 and is still being utilized to this day.

The V-22 Osprey can reach twice the normal speed of a helicopter and can occupy 24 personnel ready to go into combat. The helicopter has a length of 17.48 meters.

3. CH-47F Chinook

This helicopter is considered the heaviest one in the West and the Boeing CH-47F Chinook is equipped with new features and a sophisticated digital system that has been optimized for bad weather.

This helicopter has become the choice for the US army due to its strength and maneuvering capability. The helicopter was developed by an American rotorcraft company, Vertol, and was produced by Boeing Vertol(now known as Boeing Rotorcraft Systems).

This helicopter has a length of 30.1244 meters.

2. CH-53K King Stallion

Designed to be durable, the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is the newest model of the CH-53 series. This helicopter is the redesigned form of the CH-53E Super Stallion which has a bigger cockpit size, a powerful engine, and twice the lifting power.

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The helicopter is measured 30.1879 in length and is the biggest helicopter owned by the United States military. It was estimated that the US military will be receiving 200 units of this helicopter with an overall cost of $25 billion.

1. Mil Mi-26

The record for the biggest helicopter in the world is held by the Mil Mi-26. The helicopter is owned by Russia and has been operating since 1977. The helicopter has a wide length of 40.025 meters and a height of 8.145 meters. It is managed by 5 crews.

This transportation helicopter was built to carry tools and cargo that are very heavy to remote areas that are inaccessible by other planes. The Mil Mi-26 has two powerful turbines that move 8 rotors of the blade making it strong enough to lift other small helicopters, planes, and trucks on the road.

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