Jan 4, 2019 · The Mil Mi-26 is the largest helicopter in the world. This heavy multipurpose transport helicopter is designed to haul extremely heavy equipment and cargo to remote areas that cannot be accessed by other aircraft.

The Mi-26 was designed to replace earlier Mi-6 and Mi-12 heavy lift helicopters and act as a heavy-lift helicopter for military and civil use, having twice the cabin space and payload of the Mi-6, then the world's largest and fastest production helicopter.

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a tandem-rotor helicopter originally developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and now manufactured by Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters.

The King Stallion is an evolution of the long running CH-53 series of helicopters which has been in continuous service since 1966, and features three up-rated 7,500 shp (5,590 kW) engines, new composite rotor blades, and a wider aircraft cabin than its predecessors. It is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the U.S. military.

Dec 2, 2021 · The list consists of a wide variety of big birds ranging from the largest helicopter of a particular class, country, or era, to the biggest helicopters in the world.

Some helicopters are big in size, while others are big in payload capacity. Still others are big when it comes to their function or use, but if you’re curious about large-sized helicopters and those that can carry a lot of different equipment and military personnel, these …

Nov 9, 2024 · Here’s a closer look at some of the largest helicopters ever built, each one demonstrating unparalleled strength and versatility in the air. The Mil Mi-26, designed in the Soviet Union, holds the record as the world’s largest helicopter. It stretches 131 feet in length and stands nearly 26 feet tall.

Giant helicopters with heavy lift capacities ensure the rapid deployment of personnel, heavy equipment and cargo in congested environments. From the gigantic...

Mar 26, 2025 · These ten helicopters represent the best in lift performance, engineering, and mission versatility. Whether carrying heavy cargo across combat zones or supporting firefighting operations, they are built to handle the toughest aerial jobs.

Apr 8, 2024 · The largest helicopters with the most impressive lifting power are the Mil Mi-26 and the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion. The former can handle 2 tons or 44,000 pounds of cargo, while the latter’s max lifting capacity is 36,000 pounds.