Mil Mi-46

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Depiction of the Mi-46

The Mil Mi-46 is a projected passenger/cargo/flying crane aircraft first announced in 1992. The aircraft was split into two versions: Mi-46T and Mi-46K.

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Design

Mi-46T

The Mi-46T was the passenger/cargo transport version, built similar to the Mil Mi-26, with a takeoff weight just half the weight of the Mi-26, fit to replace the aging Mi-6. [2] The Mi-46T requires two new-type Aviadvigatel turboshaft engines, each with a power of 5,590 kW,

Mi-46K

The Mi-46K was the flying crane version fit to replace the Mi-10K, and is designed similar to it, with a crane styled construction similar to Mi-10K with stub wings, [2] and long braced landing gear. D-21SV engine PD-12V turboshaft. However, its development is hindered by the lack of an engine, as until now there is no suitable engine for this helicopter. The Mi-46K requires two unspecified 5,965kW turboshaft engines.

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References

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  2. 1 2 Gunston, Bill (1995). The Osprey encyclopedia of Russian aircraft: 1875 - 1995. London: Osprey Aerospace. ISBN   978-1-85532-405-3.