United Elias
05-05-2004, 19:52
Mi-26UE
Following an extensive study by the Joint Aviation Evaluation Board (JOAB) into Heavylift rotorcraft, the Ministry of Defence Procurement and Export is proud to announce the new Mi-26UE, the latest development of the Mi-26, the largest helicopter in the world.
For two decades the Elias Air Force and Navy have relied on the Mi-26's ruggedness and capability to lift the heaviest loads into forward positions and with its capability to lift armoured vehicles and even other helicopters, it is an invaluable asset. However in recent years, the Air Force has complained that its fleet of just under 70 Mi-26s feature antiquated avionics and poor self-defence systems compared to modern indigenous types such as the smaller EA-24 (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40824). Therefore the Elias Aerospace Corporation set about to modernise the design, incorporating the features of the other helicopters in the EA range onto the Mi-26 airframe and the result is a helicopter which is far more efficient, reliable and survivable while retaining and improving on the Mi-26s massive lift capacity and being sufficiently similar to its predecessor that upgrades are cost-effective.
Features
The rugged modular structure incorporates crashworthy and damage-tolerant features, including an all new eight-bladed main rotor, five-blade teetering tail rotor and main lift frame, which includes multiple primary and secondary load paths. The fuselage is mainly of a new lightweight aluminum-lithium construction. The aerodynamic rotor blades are constructed from carbon/glass with nomex honeycomb and rohacell foam offering considerable performance increases over previous Mi-26 versions. Active vibration control of the structural response uses a vibration-canceling technique. The hydraulic flight control system has been replaced by a triple redundant fly-by-wire system.
The helicopter operates in temperatures ranging from -20 to +50 degrees C. An ice protection system allows operation in known icing conditions. An engine inlet particle separator system provides protection in sandy environments. High flotation tyres and efficient landing gear permit operation from soft or rough terrain. Non-retractable tricycle type; twin wheels on each unit and fully steerable nose wheels. Retractable tailskid at end of tailboom to permit unrestricted approach to rear cargo doors. Length of main legs adjusted hydraulically to facilitate loading through rear doors and to permit landing on varying surfaces.
The cockpit is equipped with armoured crew seats able to withstand an impact velocity of 35ft per second. Unlike the previous four man cockpit of the M-26, the Mi-26UE has a fully modernised two pilot cockpit. The electronic instrument system includes five high-definition, full-colour displays, together with a digital map mission display and flight control computers. In the main cabin directly behind the cockpit, there is a loadmaster's/crew chief's console which displays information on the helicopter's current weights and loadings.
Typical loads for the main cabin include two airborne infantry combat vehicles and a standard 44,000 lb container; about 20 tip-up seats along each sidewall of hold; maximum military seating for 80 combat-equipped troops; alternative provisions for 60 stretcher patients and five to six medical attendants. There are two sets of downward-hinged doors, with integral airstairs, at front of hold on port side, and each side of hold aft of main landing gear units. Hold loaded via downward-hinged lower door, with integral folding ramp, and two clamshell upper doors forming rear wall of hold when closed; doors opened and closed with hydraulically, with back-up hand pump for emergency use. Two electric hoists on overhead rails, each with capacity of 5,500 lb, enable loads to be transported along cabin; winch for hauling loads, capacity 2,100 lb; roller conveyors in floor and load lashing points throughout hold. To facilitate under-slung loads there is a hatch for load sling in bottom of fuselage, in line with main rotor shaft; sling cable attached to internal winching gear. There is also a system of Closed-circuit TV cameras to observe slung payloads.
The Mi-26UE is also the first variant of the Mi-26 that is designed to be armed and because of the removal of the engineer and navigator positions in the cockpit, this allows for a pair of pintle-mounted machineguns behind the pilots' position and this increases survivability. If the helicopter is being used for combat support the front or rear pair of downward hinging doors can be removed for two further machinegun positions.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2x EPE-23B turboshafts producing 14,350 shp driving an eight bladed main rotor and five bladed tail rotor.
Dimensions:
Length (rotors turning): 40.025 m
Width (overall): 6.15 m
Main Rotor diameter: 32.00 m
Tail Rotor diameter: 7.61 m
Weights:
Weight empty: 64,170 lb
Max payload, internal or external: 49,090 lb
Max Takeoff: 128,450 lb
Performance:
Cruising speed: 138 knots.
Max Speed: 159 knots
Max Range (with max internal fuel at max T-O weight, 5% reserves): 380 nautical Miles
Max Ferry Range with four auxiliary tanks: 1,036 n miles
Service Ceiling: 20,230ft
Prices
Mi-26UE-A Civil/Military Transport Version (details above)
New Build: 16.5 million
Upgrade from previous Mi-26 versions: 9.2 million
M-26UE-B Mobile Field Hospital Version
Configured with intensive care section for four casualties and two medics, surgical section for one casualty and three medics, pre-operating section for two casualties and two medics, ambulance section for five stretcher patients, three seated casualties and two attendants; laboratory; and amenities section with lavatory, washing facilities, food storage and blood storage unit.
New Build: 18.0
Upgrade from previous Mi-26 versions: 10.2 million
Options
-The Mi-26UE-A can be upgraded with a full protection suite of missile approach warners, Electronic counter measures and chaff/flare dispensers for an additional 0.85 million
-The Mi-26UE-A can be upgraded with lightweight armour plating in cockpit and cabin areas to reduce vulnerability to small arms fire for an additional 0.35 million.
-With a tanker conversion kit the Mi-26UE-A can be easily converted to a tanker and back again depending on the mission. Configured with the tanker conversion kit, there is capacity for 14,040 litres (3,710 US gallons;) of aviation fuel or diesel fuel and 1,040 litres (275 US gallons) of lubricants (in 52 jerry cans), dispensed through four 198 ft hoses for aircraft, or 66 ft hoses for ground vehicles. Conversion to/from tanker configuration takes 1 hour 25 minutes for each operation. The tanker conversion kit can be purchased for 0.9 million
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi26_001.jpg
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi26_004.jpg
http://www.airshow.ru/2001/images/a_188.jpg
http://www.mi26.com/Mi-26_fotogallery_mi26/image001.jpg
http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/model_comparison/New_MH-47G_Cockpit_a.jpg
Mi-17UE
Since the development of much more sophisticated helicopters such as the EA-24 (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40824) and EA-22 (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80790&highlight=), the Mi-17 which had been the workhorse of the Elias military for decades was rapdily relegated to serving only in the Air Force Reserves. However United Elias still retains over two thousand Mi-17s of varying versions that are either in service with the reserves or kept in desert storage. In order to firstly make use of these helicopters and to improve the capabilties of those still in service, the Elias Aerospace Corporation has been contracted to upgrade the fleet, dramatcially improving performance without the costs of new and mdern types.
The entire contract will mean that approximately 240 Mi-17s currently with the reserves will be upgraded, thus extending their lives until funds come available to order modern types and also the ones taht are kept in mothballs so they can be exported. in addition, Elias Aerospace has obtained permission to offer the upgrade packages to other nations' fleets of Mi-17s as well.
Overall the remanufactured Mi-17UE greatly improves the safety and reliability and gives an all weather capability to the Mi-17 airframe while retaining the easy operation and ruggedness of the orginal design. Of cours the levels of capability are not comparable with our more modern designs but for nations that do not wish to, otr cannot spend more than 10 million per airframe will find this product ideal. Also if your nation is not very highly developed, the Mi-17UE is easier to maintain and operate because of its simplicity.
Features
Any details not mentioned below can be considered to be the same as on previous versions.
The Mi-17UE is powered by two newly designed EPE-11M3 turboshafts producing 1920 shp each based on the engines of the modern EA-22. Owing to them Mi-17UE boasts greater service/hovering ceiling, improved “hot and high” performance and load capacity, while operating in mountainous areas and increased ambient air temperatures over the original Mi-17 variants. The helicopter can continue flight with one operating engine developing 2,200 shp. The upgrade also includes a EPE-A99 Auxiliary Power Unit is to start engines when taking off from prepared or unprepared pads located up to 4,000 m above sea level, as well as to check the onboard equipment when the engines are inoperative.
One or two fuel tanks can be fitted into the cargo cabin to increase the helicopter flight range.
The new comprehensive avionics set includes radio and flight navigation equipment used to fly the helicopter day/night in VFR and IFR weather conditions. The Mi-17UE is also the first version of he Mi-17 to feature a high-tech 'glass cockpit' and be compatible with night vision equipment. A new nose assembly is designed to accommodate and ERSS-240SR Weather and Terrain avoidance radar.
When equipped with the armament pylons, the Mi-17UE can carry a wide range of guns, guided and unguided missiles, and a variety of bombs up to 500 kg. Machine-guns are situated in flexible mounts in the cockpit and at the rear door. Cabin windows are equipped with eight gun-pivot units to enable troopers to fire from the helicopter during flight. Armour protection from small arms fire is provided for the cockpit, the pilots’ seats, the gunners’ floor, the hydraulic unit. The main gearbox and engine integrated electronic counter measure systems (ECM) comprise flare dispensers, omni-directional infrared jammer and engine exhaust suppressers. In addition to the existing features of the Mi-17, a higher level of safety on the battlefield is also ensured by a new dual hydraulic system and self-sealing fuel tanks.
The Mi-17UE is capable of carrying cargoes in the cabin (including long cargo) with half-open or removed doors and external loads. The Mi-17UE can carry up to 30 troops; it can also be used for in-flight unloading of special cargoes. Interior troop seats are removable for cargo carrying. An internal winch facilitates loading of heavy freight. Floor has tie down rings throughout. The aircraft carries a rescue hoist capable to 150 kg.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2xEPE-11M3 turboshafts producing 1920 shp each
Dimensions:
Length (rotors turning): 25.35 m m
Width: 2.50 m
Main Rotor diameter: 21.25 m
Tail Rotor diameter: 3.91 m
Weights:
Weight empty:16,720 lb
Max Payload: 9,820 lb
Max Takeoff : 31,090 lb
Performance:
Cruising speed: 129 knots.
Max Speed: 142 knots
Max Range (with max internal fuel at max T-O weight, 5% reserves): 289 nautical Miles
Max Ferry Range with two auxiliary tanks: 545 n miles
Service Ceiling: 18,350ft
Prices
Mi-17UE-A Military Transport Version (details above)
Remanufactured from Surplus: 5.6 million
Upgrade from previous Mi-17 versions: 2.2 million
M-17UE-B Medical Evacuation Version
Configured for four triple-layer stretcher kits (12 stretchers). Rear ramp provides easy loading of stretcher patients. The helicopter is supplied with a table and seat for a medical orderly, with special detachable medical equipment installed, including oxygen equipment. A tremendous advantage of the Mi-17 in the Medevac role is the width and height (2.34m x 1.80m) of its cabin, which allows medical personnel sufficient space to readily administer medical treatment to patients.
Remanufactured from Surplus: 5.95 million
Upgrade from previous Mi-17 versions: 2.55 million
Options
-The Mi-17UE can be upgraded with a full protection suite of missile approach warners, Electronic counter measures and chaff/flare dispensers for an additional 0.55 million
-The Mi-17UE can be upgraded with an Emergency Flotation System to ensure flight safety over the sea, with inflation of the balloons in less than 5 seconds enabling a minimum 30 minutes floating time. 0.05 million.
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi-17-1v-01.jpg
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi17md_004.jpg
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi17-iv_002.jpg
Following an extensive study by the Joint Aviation Evaluation Board (JOAB) into Heavylift rotorcraft, the Ministry of Defence Procurement and Export is proud to announce the new Mi-26UE, the latest development of the Mi-26, the largest helicopter in the world.
For two decades the Elias Air Force and Navy have relied on the Mi-26's ruggedness and capability to lift the heaviest loads into forward positions and with its capability to lift armoured vehicles and even other helicopters, it is an invaluable asset. However in recent years, the Air Force has complained that its fleet of just under 70 Mi-26s feature antiquated avionics and poor self-defence systems compared to modern indigenous types such as the smaller EA-24 (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40824). Therefore the Elias Aerospace Corporation set about to modernise the design, incorporating the features of the other helicopters in the EA range onto the Mi-26 airframe and the result is a helicopter which is far more efficient, reliable and survivable while retaining and improving on the Mi-26s massive lift capacity and being sufficiently similar to its predecessor that upgrades are cost-effective.
Features
The rugged modular structure incorporates crashworthy and damage-tolerant features, including an all new eight-bladed main rotor, five-blade teetering tail rotor and main lift frame, which includes multiple primary and secondary load paths. The fuselage is mainly of a new lightweight aluminum-lithium construction. The aerodynamic rotor blades are constructed from carbon/glass with nomex honeycomb and rohacell foam offering considerable performance increases over previous Mi-26 versions. Active vibration control of the structural response uses a vibration-canceling technique. The hydraulic flight control system has been replaced by a triple redundant fly-by-wire system.
The helicopter operates in temperatures ranging from -20 to +50 degrees C. An ice protection system allows operation in known icing conditions. An engine inlet particle separator system provides protection in sandy environments. High flotation tyres and efficient landing gear permit operation from soft or rough terrain. Non-retractable tricycle type; twin wheels on each unit and fully steerable nose wheels. Retractable tailskid at end of tailboom to permit unrestricted approach to rear cargo doors. Length of main legs adjusted hydraulically to facilitate loading through rear doors and to permit landing on varying surfaces.
The cockpit is equipped with armoured crew seats able to withstand an impact velocity of 35ft per second. Unlike the previous four man cockpit of the M-26, the Mi-26UE has a fully modernised two pilot cockpit. The electronic instrument system includes five high-definition, full-colour displays, together with a digital map mission display and flight control computers. In the main cabin directly behind the cockpit, there is a loadmaster's/crew chief's console which displays information on the helicopter's current weights and loadings.
Typical loads for the main cabin include two airborne infantry combat vehicles and a standard 44,000 lb container; about 20 tip-up seats along each sidewall of hold; maximum military seating for 80 combat-equipped troops; alternative provisions for 60 stretcher patients and five to six medical attendants. There are two sets of downward-hinged doors, with integral airstairs, at front of hold on port side, and each side of hold aft of main landing gear units. Hold loaded via downward-hinged lower door, with integral folding ramp, and two clamshell upper doors forming rear wall of hold when closed; doors opened and closed with hydraulically, with back-up hand pump for emergency use. Two electric hoists on overhead rails, each with capacity of 5,500 lb, enable loads to be transported along cabin; winch for hauling loads, capacity 2,100 lb; roller conveyors in floor and load lashing points throughout hold. To facilitate under-slung loads there is a hatch for load sling in bottom of fuselage, in line with main rotor shaft; sling cable attached to internal winching gear. There is also a system of Closed-circuit TV cameras to observe slung payloads.
The Mi-26UE is also the first variant of the Mi-26 that is designed to be armed and because of the removal of the engineer and navigator positions in the cockpit, this allows for a pair of pintle-mounted machineguns behind the pilots' position and this increases survivability. If the helicopter is being used for combat support the front or rear pair of downward hinging doors can be removed for two further machinegun positions.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2x EPE-23B turboshafts producing 14,350 shp driving an eight bladed main rotor and five bladed tail rotor.
Dimensions:
Length (rotors turning): 40.025 m
Width (overall): 6.15 m
Main Rotor diameter: 32.00 m
Tail Rotor diameter: 7.61 m
Weights:
Weight empty: 64,170 lb
Max payload, internal or external: 49,090 lb
Max Takeoff: 128,450 lb
Performance:
Cruising speed: 138 knots.
Max Speed: 159 knots
Max Range (with max internal fuel at max T-O weight, 5% reserves): 380 nautical Miles
Max Ferry Range with four auxiliary tanks: 1,036 n miles
Service Ceiling: 20,230ft
Prices
Mi-26UE-A Civil/Military Transport Version (details above)
New Build: 16.5 million
Upgrade from previous Mi-26 versions: 9.2 million
M-26UE-B Mobile Field Hospital Version
Configured with intensive care section for four casualties and two medics, surgical section for one casualty and three medics, pre-operating section for two casualties and two medics, ambulance section for five stretcher patients, three seated casualties and two attendants; laboratory; and amenities section with lavatory, washing facilities, food storage and blood storage unit.
New Build: 18.0
Upgrade from previous Mi-26 versions: 10.2 million
Options
-The Mi-26UE-A can be upgraded with a full protection suite of missile approach warners, Electronic counter measures and chaff/flare dispensers for an additional 0.85 million
-The Mi-26UE-A can be upgraded with lightweight armour plating in cockpit and cabin areas to reduce vulnerability to small arms fire for an additional 0.35 million.
-With a tanker conversion kit the Mi-26UE-A can be easily converted to a tanker and back again depending on the mission. Configured with the tanker conversion kit, there is capacity for 14,040 litres (3,710 US gallons;) of aviation fuel or diesel fuel and 1,040 litres (275 US gallons) of lubricants (in 52 jerry cans), dispensed through four 198 ft hoses for aircraft, or 66 ft hoses for ground vehicles. Conversion to/from tanker configuration takes 1 hour 25 minutes for each operation. The tanker conversion kit can be purchased for 0.9 million
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi26_001.jpg
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi26_004.jpg
http://www.airshow.ru/2001/images/a_188.jpg
http://www.mi26.com/Mi-26_fotogallery_mi26/image001.jpg
http://www.chinook-helicopter.com/model_comparison/New_MH-47G_Cockpit_a.jpg
Mi-17UE
Since the development of much more sophisticated helicopters such as the EA-24 (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=40824) and EA-22 (http://www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80790&highlight=), the Mi-17 which had been the workhorse of the Elias military for decades was rapdily relegated to serving only in the Air Force Reserves. However United Elias still retains over two thousand Mi-17s of varying versions that are either in service with the reserves or kept in desert storage. In order to firstly make use of these helicopters and to improve the capabilties of those still in service, the Elias Aerospace Corporation has been contracted to upgrade the fleet, dramatcially improving performance without the costs of new and mdern types.
The entire contract will mean that approximately 240 Mi-17s currently with the reserves will be upgraded, thus extending their lives until funds come available to order modern types and also the ones taht are kept in mothballs so they can be exported. in addition, Elias Aerospace has obtained permission to offer the upgrade packages to other nations' fleets of Mi-17s as well.
Overall the remanufactured Mi-17UE greatly improves the safety and reliability and gives an all weather capability to the Mi-17 airframe while retaining the easy operation and ruggedness of the orginal design. Of cours the levels of capability are not comparable with our more modern designs but for nations that do not wish to, otr cannot spend more than 10 million per airframe will find this product ideal. Also if your nation is not very highly developed, the Mi-17UE is easier to maintain and operate because of its simplicity.
Features
Any details not mentioned below can be considered to be the same as on previous versions.
The Mi-17UE is powered by two newly designed EPE-11M3 turboshafts producing 1920 shp each based on the engines of the modern EA-22. Owing to them Mi-17UE boasts greater service/hovering ceiling, improved “hot and high” performance and load capacity, while operating in mountainous areas and increased ambient air temperatures over the original Mi-17 variants. The helicopter can continue flight with one operating engine developing 2,200 shp. The upgrade also includes a EPE-A99 Auxiliary Power Unit is to start engines when taking off from prepared or unprepared pads located up to 4,000 m above sea level, as well as to check the onboard equipment when the engines are inoperative.
One or two fuel tanks can be fitted into the cargo cabin to increase the helicopter flight range.
The new comprehensive avionics set includes radio and flight navigation equipment used to fly the helicopter day/night in VFR and IFR weather conditions. The Mi-17UE is also the first version of he Mi-17 to feature a high-tech 'glass cockpit' and be compatible with night vision equipment. A new nose assembly is designed to accommodate and ERSS-240SR Weather and Terrain avoidance radar.
When equipped with the armament pylons, the Mi-17UE can carry a wide range of guns, guided and unguided missiles, and a variety of bombs up to 500 kg. Machine-guns are situated in flexible mounts in the cockpit and at the rear door. Cabin windows are equipped with eight gun-pivot units to enable troopers to fire from the helicopter during flight. Armour protection from small arms fire is provided for the cockpit, the pilots’ seats, the gunners’ floor, the hydraulic unit. The main gearbox and engine integrated electronic counter measure systems (ECM) comprise flare dispensers, omni-directional infrared jammer and engine exhaust suppressers. In addition to the existing features of the Mi-17, a higher level of safety on the battlefield is also ensured by a new dual hydraulic system and self-sealing fuel tanks.
The Mi-17UE is capable of carrying cargoes in the cabin (including long cargo) with half-open or removed doors and external loads. The Mi-17UE can carry up to 30 troops; it can also be used for in-flight unloading of special cargoes. Interior troop seats are removable for cargo carrying. An internal winch facilitates loading of heavy freight. Floor has tie down rings throughout. The aircraft carries a rescue hoist capable to 150 kg.
Specifications
Powerplants: 2xEPE-11M3 turboshafts producing 1920 shp each
Dimensions:
Length (rotors turning): 25.35 m m
Width: 2.50 m
Main Rotor diameter: 21.25 m
Tail Rotor diameter: 3.91 m
Weights:
Weight empty:16,720 lb
Max Payload: 9,820 lb
Max Takeoff : 31,090 lb
Performance:
Cruising speed: 129 knots.
Max Speed: 142 knots
Max Range (with max internal fuel at max T-O weight, 5% reserves): 289 nautical Miles
Max Ferry Range with two auxiliary tanks: 545 n miles
Service Ceiling: 18,350ft
Prices
Mi-17UE-A Military Transport Version (details above)
Remanufactured from Surplus: 5.6 million
Upgrade from previous Mi-17 versions: 2.2 million
M-17UE-B Medical Evacuation Version
Configured for four triple-layer stretcher kits (12 stretchers). Rear ramp provides easy loading of stretcher patients. The helicopter is supplied with a table and seat for a medical orderly, with special detachable medical equipment installed, including oxygen equipment. A tremendous advantage of the Mi-17 in the Medevac role is the width and height (2.34m x 1.80m) of its cabin, which allows medical personnel sufficient space to readily administer medical treatment to patients.
Remanufactured from Surplus: 5.95 million
Upgrade from previous Mi-17 versions: 2.55 million
Options
-The Mi-17UE can be upgraded with a full protection suite of missile approach warners, Electronic counter measures and chaff/flare dispensers for an additional 0.55 million
-The Mi-17UE can be upgraded with an Emergency Flotation System to ensure flight safety over the sea, with inflation of the balloons in less than 5 seconds enabling a minimum 30 minutes floating time. 0.05 million.
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi-17-1v-01.jpg
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi17md_004.jpg
http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/helicopters/mi17-iv_002.jpg