REPLACEMENT NEEDED MI-14 'HAZE' - POLAND |
Dutch Aviation Media 2015 |
A new article for the independent leading Swiss aviation magazine 'Cockpit' |
The final 'Goodbye' for the Polish Mil-MI-14 'Haze' is near....i |
Read the article below and enjoy some impressions of this 'Legend' |
This SAR version of the MI-14 shows clearly the amfibic qualities |
Mil
MI-14PL version |
The MI-14 was given the nickname 'Haze' by NATO |
Cockpit from the times that 'Digital' was still far away... |
The winch is extra large to lift the basket with three people maximum |
The MI-14 was given the nickname 'Haze' by NATO |
Interior of a MI-14, with large fuel tank |
Older Russian types do not excel in luxury |
Examples of the tools the SAR helicopter may be equipped with |
Basket for hoisting people aboard of the helicopter |
2 Engines Klimov TV3-117M of 1923 Pk (1454 KW) each |
Capacity
is about 12
stretchers or 4000 kg cargo. (10-20
persons) |
Action range is 1135 km, with a max. load of 800 kg |
This is one of the possible candidates to replace the MI-14.... |
...... as well as this one. The Blackhawk is nowadays also produced in Poland. |
For it's time as a amphibious helicopter it was a 'Mighty Machine' that's for sure. |
Time will tell what manufacturer will win the 'game'! |
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