The Mi-38 is a multi-purpose machine, which can be widely used in all sectors of the economy and for the transportation of both goods, and passengers. Often, this machine is used for transportation of VIP-persons. It can be used to carry out the rescue and search operations, it can also be used to fly over water bodies.
The Mi-38 – video
Since this machine is one of the latest developments of the design bureau Mile, it has in its structure a large part of the composite materials. The new machine has a large cockpit area of glazing.
History of creation
In the late 80-ies in the USSR adopted a policy of accelerating technological progress. It was aimed at improving technology, which must comply with international peers. For these reasons, many innovations have been introduced in the helicopter. These facts led to the creation of a qualitatively new multipurpose machine, which received the name of Mi-38.
The first sketches of the future development and the helicopter began to take place in Kazan branch with Mile 1983 of the year. but in 87 , the customer wanted to implement in the car more and more new and innovative solutions, which should have been to enhance the technical characteristics of the helicopter. It is for this reason that the further development of the project began to engage designers Mil Moscow Bureau. Chief designer was AN. Ivanov, and later was replaced by NI. Chkalov.
The Mi-38 was the first helicopter, which is designed and constructed in accordance with international norms and standards. It also served as the acceleration of the formation of legislation on the certification of helicopters in our country, which meet European and American standards of airworthiness. But the collapse of the Soviet Union brought the delay in the further development of the helicopter. The Russian Federation was interested in the development of aviation, so its development program was created. It gave a new impetus to the production of the Mi-38.
Features of the Mi-38
Since Mi-38 - multipurpose helicopter, he must carry out various tasks, such as freight, passengers, perform installation work, carry out loading and unloading. It was used as a rescue and medical machine. The helicopter of this model can be used for scientific expeditions, and for the transport of persons in the passenger compartment of a comfortable class.
This model is an air unit can carry out missions under very difficult weather conditions and at any time of day. Mi-38 works well at temperatures from -50 to +60 degrees Celsius.
The machine is constructed according to the classical scheme using a single screw, which is equipped with six blades. Tail rotor blade has four X-shaped. Due to a well-thought-out design of the helicopter fuselage it has excellent aerodynamic properties. The machine frame is made up of three layers, which include composites. The blades of both propellers are made of fiberglass.
Maintenance of Mi-38 helicopter is much cheaper and easier, than the previous car I-8. This was achieved due to the fact, that the designers took into account all the problems, which arose in the design and manufacture of other models of the Mi Series. Due to a sufficiently large cargo cabin helicopter can transport bulky loads.
It is equipped with a large cargo door, which is located at the tail of the car. There is also a side door, which is equipped with a ladder. With her, too, can make loading. Through a large cargo door can make loading equipment. When an emergency evacuation of passengers and pilots can be carried out through the side door of the machine.
This model is equipped with a winch, which is fixed at the door on the right side. It can lift loads of up to 300 kg. The passenger version of the machine allows you to carry up to thirty passengers, in this area includes refreshments and toilet. Life version of the machine allows you to comfortably accommodate 8 pairs of stretchers with injured.
Through the use of advanced equipment and a large viewing from the cockpit of this machine can be operated by one pilot. Flights with two pilots are mainly carried out with the carriage of passengers. Besides, helicopter equipment allows to do without the help of a flight engineer.
Mi-38 meets all current international safety requirements. Due to the fact, that powerplant machine is located at the rear of, machine can produce enough safe helicopter landing in an emergency. Even with the damage to the machine oil system, the helicopter can still work about half an hour. The entire control system is equipped with hydraulic actuators, which facilitate the work of pilots. Helicopter fuel tanks are located in the floor of the cargo compartment. But they are so well thought out, that a fall from a height of about 15 meters of fuel will not flow and will not result in a fire.
For security and soft landing helicopter has a lot of cushioning systems, which are equipped with the passengers and the pilot's seat, and chassis system. In the event of an emergency on the water bodies of the Mi-38 helicopter has a system splashdown, which provides safe evacuation of people from the car.
The helicopter is equipped with the latest devices, which controls the avionics system. All information is displayed on the display in the cockpit. Besides, helicopter is equipped with instruments for the calculation of the weather situation, as well as flight navigation. The machine has an autopilot and an electronic control of the power plant.
Due to the fact, that the helicopter complies with all international and Russian quality and safety standards, it can be considered a full-fledged competitor in the global helicopter market.
At the XIV by helicopter sport championship, who came with 22-26.08.2012 at Moscow airport, the pilots of the Moscow Helicopter Plant on the Mi-38 overcame a height of 8600m and set a new world altitude record and the record of the climb to an altitude of 3000m without load for 6 minutes in the classroom E1h, FAI category for helicopters, takeoff mass 10-20 tonnes. record battered 15,08,2013 Mi-8MSB with motors TV3117VMASBM1V 4E Series. He reached the height of 9150 m.
10.09.2012 at the airport of "Mil im.m.L. Mile "Mi-38 reached a record lift 1000kg commercial cargo to a height of 8000m. Alexander Klimov (crew commander), Sadriyev Salavat (second pilot), Sergey Seregin (navigator), Igor Klevantsev (Lead Engineer).
The record for the load at 2000kg lifting height 7020 m: Sadriyev Salavat (crew commander), Vladimir Kutanin (second pilot), Sergey Seregin (navigator), Soloviev Nikolai (Lead Engineer)
The performance characteristics of Mi-38
– First flight: 22 December 2003 of the year
The cost of the Mi-38
– $15-17 million
Mi-38 crew
– 2 man
Capacity of the Mi-38
– 30 passengers (step 75 cm)
Overall dimensions of the Mi-38
– The diameter of the rotor: 21,1 m
– The diameter of the tail rotor: 3,84 m
– Length with rotating. screws: 25 m
– fuselage length: 19,95 m
– The width of the fuselage: 4,5 m
– Height with rot. screws: 6,98 m
All Mi-38
– empty weight: 8300 kg
– normal takeoff: 14200 kg
– Maximum takeoff: 15600 kg
Carrying capacity of the Mi-38
– Max. payload on external sling: 6000 kg
– Max. Payload in transport cabin: 5000 kg
Motors Mi-38
– engine's type: 2 x TV7-117V
– Power on takeoff mode: 2800 l. from.
– Power to the emergency mode: 3750 l. from.
Mi-38 speed
– Cruising speed: 295 kmh
– full speed: 320 kmh
Range of flight Mi-38
– 1300 km
Practical ceiling Mi-38
– 5100 m
Maximum lift Mi-38
– Maximum lifting height on 8620 meters without load.
– Maximum lifting height on 7895 meters with a cargo 1 ton.
– Maximum lifting height on 7020 meters with a cargo 2 tons.
Photo Mi-38
Cabin Mi-38
Salon Mi-38
