Mil Mi-14 Haze

Summary

Category	Helicopter
Origin country	🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
First flight	1 August 1967
Year of introduction	1975
Number produced	273 units

Description

The Mil Mi-14 Haze is a military aircraft developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. Designed as a twin-engine amphibious helicopter, it primarily served as an anti-submarine warfare platform for the Soviet Navy. The aircraft featured advanced sonar equipment and torpedoes, allowing it to effectively detect and engage enemy submarines. Additionally, the Mi-14 Haze was also capable of conducting search and rescue missions, cargo transportation, and maritime patrol. It saw deployment primarily within the Soviet Union, as well as among Warsaw Pact countries. The aircraft played a significant role in strengthening the Soviet Navy's capability to protect its maritime interests during the height of the Cold War.

Technical specifications

Version: Mi-14PL Haze-A
Crew	4 members
Maximum speed	230 km/h (143 mph)
Wing area	356 m² (3831.9 sqft)
Height	6.9 m (22.7 ft)
Length	18.4 m (60.3 ft)
Service ceiling	3500 m (11483 ft)
Empty weight	11750 kg (25904 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight	14000 kg (30865 lbs)
Powerplant	2 × turbines Klimov TV3-117MT delivering 1454 kW