Mil Mi-34 Hermit
Summary
| Category | Training aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| First flight | 17 November 1986 |
| Year of introduction | 1993 |
| Number produced | 27 units |
Description
The Mil Mi-34 Hermit is a light multi-purpose military helicopter designed and manufactured by the Russian company Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. Developed as a successor to the earlier Mi-1 helicopter, the Mi-34 was specifically designed for training, observation, and light utility missions. The aircraft features a conventional single-rotor design with a tail rotor and offers seating for a pilot and two passengers. With its compact size and maneuverability, the Mi-34 is well-suited for operation in various environments, including urban areas and remote regions. Although primarily used for military purposes, this helicopter has found application in civil aviation as well.
Technical specifications
| Version: Mi-34S | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1 pilot |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9.0 ft) |
| Length | 11.4 m (37.4 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 4000 m (13123 ft) |
| Empty weight | 950 kg (2094 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1450 kg (3197 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 1 × pistons engine Vedeneyev M14V-26 delivering 239 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nigeria | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.