Crazy Process of Starting the World’s Biggest Helicopter Ever Produced

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
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  • @CyberSystemOverload
    @CyberSystemOverload 4 месяца назад +444

    Thank you for not using music for the entire video, its nice to hear the natural sounds like when the mechanics were getting the Mi26 ready for flight!

    • @jplumbob
      @jplumbob 4 месяца назад +11

      Amen

    • @dewfall56
      @dewfall56 4 месяца назад +10

      Yes indeed.

    • @ZOMGitsKENNY
      @ZOMGitsKENNY 3 месяца назад +1

      Natural implies from nature. There is nothing natural about this, lmao

    • @brandonkamau-gs6gi
      @brandonkamau-gs6gi 3 месяца назад +10

      ​@@ZOMGitsKENNYyou're missing the damn point smh

    • @malcolmabram2957
      @malcolmabram2957 20 дней назад +1

      Come to think of it, absolutely. Ambient sound for most videos is what is really needed.

  • @Itsjustme1982
    @Itsjustme1982 4 месяца назад +130

    Those Maintenance mechanics are some real super heroes in my opinion. To know every part of that machine and make sure that everything is 100% precise and working perfect is amazing in itself.

    • @JuanCastillo-nx3oi
      @JuanCastillo-nx3oi 3 месяца назад +3

      Yupp! I hope they pay those boys handsomely because many lives and missions are at stake, being rewarded highly will surely have them check for specs of dust in areas I wouldn’t think of.

    • @roberts9000
      @roberts9000 3 месяца назад +1

      Byś się bardzo zdziwił, gdybyś znał prawdę o tych mechanikach. Zostali wyuczeni robić wszystko według instrukcji. Większość z nich jest po kilku miesięcznych kursach na dany typ samolotu i zostali przeszkoleni do wykonywania tylko kilku określonych czynności. Dobry mechanik lotniczy musi mieć lata doświadczenia i mieć do tego dryg i zamiłowanie (talent and passion). Oraz licencję na każdy typ samolotu który obsługuje. Licencje są podzielone na różne kategorie.

    • @malcolmabram2957
      @malcolmabram2957 20 дней назад

      I have a son in law who works in the USAF and is a fighter jet maintenance engineer. You are absolutely right. He talks of the huge maintenance manuals and how many hours are spent on keeping a fighter air ready compared to every hour in the air. The pilots get the glory, but really, the engineers are the unsung heroes.

  • @garymucher4082
    @garymucher4082 4 месяца назад +21

    Truly amazing how older aircraft can also be used with newer aircraft. Just imagine what we will have in another 100 years. Can't even fathom such abilities... Thumbs Up!

  • @MythRsR1979
    @MythRsR1979 4 месяца назад +305

    The tail rotor looks like it can be used as the main rotor on a normal helicopter 😂

    • @wanderschlosser1857
      @wanderschlosser1857 4 месяца назад +45

      It actually is the size of a Hughes/MD 500 main rotor.

    • @MythRsR1979
      @MythRsR1979 4 месяца назад +18

      @@wanderschlosser1857 Cool! It even has the same number of blades!

    • @erikpeterffy7552
      @erikpeterffy7552 4 месяца назад +4

      @@wanderschlosser1857 For real? 😮

    • @BB-ti9bf
      @BB-ti9bf 4 месяца назад

      ​@@erikpeterffy7552yep

    • @OMARCHIMiK
      @OMARCHIMiK 4 месяца назад +2

      🥹

  • @valuedhumanoid6574
    @valuedhumanoid6574 4 месяца назад +138

    I remember when an American Chinook was damaged and couldn't fly and they (not sure who "they" are) sent one of these to fetch it. It carried that Chinook all the way to the home base. Seeing the Chinook dangling below this giant gave a real size comparison. Quite a sight to see

    • @ВладимирМельников-п4ж
      @ВладимирМельников-п4ж 4 месяца назад +35

      Осенью 2009 года этот Чинук поднял и нёс 110 км до авиабазы в Кандагаре вертолёт Ми-26 русской транспортной компании "Вертикаль-Т". Командир экипажа Валерий Лихачёв. Для экипажа это обычная ежедневная работа.

  • @KyleEvan-i2v
    @KyleEvan-i2v 3 месяца назад +5

    Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has.

  • @MikeFoto_na_Moto
    @MikeFoto_na_Moto 4 месяца назад +33

    3:05 I love the camo - green - flowers pattern of the pilot seats. They looks very cozy like my grandma chair.

  • @mikel6989
    @mikel6989 4 месяца назад +94

    what a crazy process of starting! you turn on the apu and it starts. wow!!

    • @Smarty1171
      @Smarty1171 4 месяца назад +11

      I thought It was only me. Just more deceit from you toob and company

    • @dull_Asian_dad
      @dull_Asian_dad 4 месяца назад

      LOL! 😆 So true!

    • @ericbraun4652
      @ericbraun4652 4 месяца назад +1

      Yup... totally spaced on the interesting stuff.

    • @yrunaked4
      @yrunaked4 Месяц назад

      in Russia, Helicopter starts you.

  • @gideonsward
    @gideonsward 4 месяца назад +3

    Note: 0:35 Huge Smashed Pipe (Under the Word "Aircraft")
    Going Out Of The Engine, Is No Problem For This Beast...
    This Helicopter is a 3 Story Alloy Flaying Building.
    Amazing Video!

  • @reinhardkoch654
    @reinhardkoch654 4 месяца назад +38

    Unglaubliche Meisterleistung russischer Ingenieure ❤

    • @toxic-o1u
      @toxic-o1u 4 месяца назад +1

      The helicopter was designed by Marat Tishchenko

    • @alexstrong4779
      @alexstrong4779 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@toxic-o1u то что он Тищенко это понятно и к чему это сказано тоже понятно только вот по маме он Голдберг

    • @ka_gamma_77
      @ka_gamma_77 2 месяца назад +1

      Ist das nicht doch eine russ. Kopie eines US Helis ?

    • @alexstrong4779
      @alexstrong4779 2 месяца назад +2

      Well then tell me which helicopter it was copied from if you think so.

  • @marines225
    @marines225 4 месяца назад +34

    So impressed with the hand crank to open and close the rear hatches.

    • @goodlife6277
      @goodlife6277 4 месяца назад

      Because you are really soy boy...

    • @PhilippSeven
      @PhilippSeven 4 месяца назад +10

      Hand crank drive is used only when there is no pressure in the hydraulic system.

  • @RedneckSpaceman
    @RedneckSpaceman 4 месяца назад +73

    Magnificent Beast!! Horribly Complicated!! The Pilots seem quite cool and relaxed!! I can't imagine the skill and intelligence it takes to fly this Monstrosity!

    • @gerarteuben3333
      @gerarteuben3333 4 месяца назад +11

      Same skill and intelligence set for every helicopter, only this one much bigger but the principle of flying remains the same.

    • @jordanwilliams2557
      @jordanwilliams2557 4 месяца назад +5

      It’s not complicated to fly from other helis

    • @lukebelvin4900
      @lukebelvin4900 4 месяца назад +5

      I’m sure it’s not so bad for the pilot now the maintainers on the other hand.

    • @lukebelvin4900
      @lukebelvin4900 4 месяца назад +1

      I like that they wrote danger in English.. yes ruskis be scared because we are dangerous

    • @shiho1481
      @shiho1481 4 месяца назад

      so scared that every time they do a close flyby, the media is full of headlines like "dangerous maneuvers", "intercepted near", "drop fuel at" ...

  • @brainwashingdetergent4322
    @brainwashingdetergent4322 Месяц назад +1

    I’m digging the upholstery on the pilot and copilot’s seats

    • @joedirt1965
      @joedirt1965 2 дня назад +1

      Looks like they used old couch cushions.

  • @GeroldFeick
    @GeroldFeick 2 месяца назад +3

    A really very impressive start of the largest helicopter, by itself the size is really awesome! And the view from the very top to the bottom. Crass! And of course, not to forget the sound of the start sequence, the engines, as well as the rotor blades and their flap flap flap! That's simply unique. In comparison, every other helicopter is a toy. Cool, according to the hammer, what fits into such a huge helicopter!

  • @bricaaron3978
    @bricaaron3978 4 месяца назад +3

    I can't believe how big those wings are!!!

  • @peggymiller9064
    @peggymiller9064 4 месяца назад +13

    I love watching the air refuelers at work!

  • @danielgroenewald69
    @danielgroenewald69 4 месяца назад +14

    This helicopter is so big that not only is it the biggest in the world but also the second biggest

  • @mikeramsey9747
    @mikeramsey9747 4 месяца назад +31

    When I worked ATC in Kandahar we had 3 MI-26's that operated out of the airfield. The MI-26 was a beast and always had to use the runway to take off.

    • @xcel5203
      @xcel5203 2 месяца назад

      Then it would require wings to take advantage of the laminar flow which causes lift .

  • @Hughes500
    @Hughes500 4 месяца назад +27

    I remember seeing one at Mt Hagen (PNG) airport in the late 90's. Just the size of the blades alone was crazy to see. It was massive. Sadly I didn't get to see it fly, but wish I had.

  • @v35james78
    @v35james78 4 месяца назад +7

    Grandma wants her couch cushions back!

  • @stefan-stocksmadesimple5241
    @stefan-stocksmadesimple5241 4 месяца назад +8

    Those grandma covers on the seats were to be expected 😁👍

    • @paradisepipeco
      @paradisepipeco 4 месяца назад +1

      If Grandma had a rotor, she'd be a helicopter.

    • @la.pas.503
      @la.pas.503 3 месяца назад

      British carbonara?😂​@@paradisepipeco

    • @paradisepipeco
      @paradisepipeco 3 месяца назад

      @@la.pas.503
      *_"Juice will not replace sauce."_*
      ~~ Chef Boyardee

  • @saladamista8226
    @saladamista8226 2 месяца назад +1

    Such video is a gift for aircraft lovers.

  • @BesttBi
    @BesttBi Месяц назад

    She's BIG and INCREDIBLE!! :D

  • @rogerscottcathey
    @rogerscottcathey 4 месяца назад +2

    Even though it was never built, it was built, huh? Quite a neat little trick

  • @julianosilva_
    @julianosilva_ 4 месяца назад +7

    Lindo helicóptero 👍

  • @bdogjr7779
    @bdogjr7779 Месяц назад +1

    What a BEAST👍🏾😎🤳

  • @admcstabby
    @admcstabby 4 месяца назад +3

    Me: "Oh yeah, that's a pretty big helicopter"
    *sees guy straddling tail boom*
    Me: "Oh damn, that's a REALLY big helicopter!"

  • @D.j.Tricks
    @D.j.Tricks 2 месяца назад +1

    Mammals know they are mammals ❤

  • @superdude1759
    @superdude1759 2 месяца назад +6

    As an aircraft mechanic, I can tell this helicopter was built on a shoestring budget! I can see that they reduced the amount of aluminum used as there was only one Longeron at around head height, the crew chief pulled the entry door closed with it's rope and the landing gear don't retract nor are they faired.
    Aside from that, I really like this aircraft! I would like to see an updated version where no expense is spared! The main rotor has very a smooth operation so it has a good foundation to start from!
    I would like to see Longerons with approx 1 ft. separation running the entire length of the fuselage for greater strength; more windows, cargo tie down rails on the floor at standard widths apart so airline style seating can be installed when not being used for cargo as we'll as proper troop seating. It would be nice to have exterior landing gear pods so they can be retracted (main gear), an up to date glass flight display with an all weather suite package. The cargo bay as well as the whole aircraft needs to fully insulated with sidewall panels to cover all and a/c packs if it doesn't already have them! I would like to see all steel fasteners replaced with titanium to offset the additional added weight. Those are just a few changes to get started with.
    An updated version of this bird could be one of the most useful and sold aircraft the world over!

  • @manithangavalu7885
    @manithangavalu7885 4 месяца назад +39

    What a Magnificent Dinosaur Mi -26!
    Salute to the Russian innovative Genius.🇷🇺💙🇷🇺❤️

    • @blackbird9813
      @blackbird9813 4 месяца назад +7

      Soviet, not Russian

    • @VerdoVeri
      @VerdoVeri 4 месяца назад +2

      @@blackbird9813 Sooo Mercedes is made in EU not made in Germany

    • @blackbird9813
      @blackbird9813 4 месяца назад +4

      @@VerdoVeri EU is not a one country like Soviet Union, when was made mi26.

    • @gian.4388
      @gian.4388 4 месяца назад +1

      Ukrainian engines btw

    • @nikolay6112
      @nikolay6112 4 месяца назад +2

      @@gian.4388 as they say here, Soviet, not Ukrainian engines

  • @markdotcomau
    @markdotcomau 3 месяца назад

    Watching those POV jumps always brings back good memories

  • @idrist5538
    @idrist5538 Месяц назад

    Simply amazing that it can carry 88.46% of its own weight… with them seats looking like my grandma’s couch covers😊

  • @bobwiley6221
    @bobwiley6221 3 месяца назад +2

    And this is where we stow the vodka. And over here we stow more vodka. And over here is where we stow the good vodka when we don't want anyone to find. We use that place to send vodka to our friends in the next city. Dos Vadania

  • @FijiLaw
    @FijiLaw Месяц назад +1

    Its a flying building!

  • @freedomtowander
    @freedomtowander Месяц назад

    So cool! 10:35

  • @FB.Sina-Sinachen-Kramer-lein
    @FB.Sina-Sinachen-Kramer-lein Месяц назад

    Das war echt mal ein total, ganz verrückter Prozess beim starten.

  • @Timbo_tango
    @Timbo_tango 4 месяца назад

    Nice to see grandma's touch on the upholstery seats

  • @DancingTeapot
    @DancingTeapot 3 месяца назад

    Woah those blades are massive

  • @bichette406
    @bichette406 4 месяца назад +3

    Nom.... De..... Dieu.... merci pour la vidéo❤❤

  • @DanaEffie
    @DanaEffie 4 месяца назад

    A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a man of wit, and a pebble in the hand of a fool.

  • @josefaustino3746
    @josefaustino3746 Месяц назад

    Excelente Mestre !!!. Muito show !!! .

  • @hadonyAli
    @hadonyAli 2 месяца назад +1

    مي ٢٦ صاحبة الأرقام القياسيه في رفع الحمولات،الثقيله

  • @imoldovan
    @imoldovan 2 месяца назад

    The word bolshoi comes to mind :)

  • @mrbikeman
    @mrbikeman 4 месяца назад

    That's one nice piece of kit.

  • @JosefHerrenhäusermann58
    @JosefHerrenhäusermann58 4 месяца назад

    I love the upholstery of the seats.

  • @Iron_Lion_Of_Zion
    @Iron_Lion_Of_Zion 4 месяца назад +5

    I have a similar routine starting my 1972 Hillman Avenger

  • @andrejshamin1452
    @andrejshamin1452 4 месяца назад +15

    Видел ее вживую. Даже не вращая лопастями эта машина вызывала состояние близкое к трепету... Надеюсь, они ещё служат людям😊

  • @paulmavric887
    @paulmavric887 4 месяца назад

    That is Massive😳👍

  • @agusjaya3044
    @agusjaya3044 4 месяца назад +15

    Luar biasa inilah yg disebut bangsa besar gak kaleng2 masalah teknilogi Rusia emang hebat...... saya dari Indonesia sangat mengagumi rusia....jayalah terus Rusia mantap

    • @Greg-yi5re
      @Greg-yi5re 3 месяца назад

      It was Soviet empire. With thousands of tanks and missiles but with no meat on shop shelves... I liked some soviet planes but none of them are used now because of high fuel consumption. USSR had unlimited oil supply.

  • @robertwilkins8357
    @robertwilkins8357 4 месяца назад

    Super guys all the way!

  • @jozefduracka3285
    @jozefduracka3285 3 месяца назад

    Thanks!!! Super Masin!!!

  • @pit3003
    @pit3003 Месяц назад

    Fantastic❤

  • @vkvkvk1235
    @vkvkvk1235 3 месяца назад +1

    05:29 Music begins...😎

  • @Reno169-b4y
    @Reno169-b4y 2 месяца назад

    Thank's For Information.... 😊

  • @bencausey
    @bencausey 2 месяца назад

    Perfect video

  • @charleymendesdesousa-fj8gm
    @charleymendesdesousa-fj8gm 4 месяца назад +1

    Big nation...great people 🇷🇺🇧🇷

  • @davkarshobby2468
    @davkarshobby2468 4 месяца назад

    Very impressive.

  • @khanbenjaminngabo
    @khanbenjaminngabo 4 месяца назад +3

    I work at Entebbe international airport, and we have 2 of these, I've seen them fly and they're truly beautiful seeing them upfront

  • @Beemer917
    @Beemer917 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow this video I just went kind of everywhere after we got done with the biggest helicopter in the world

  • @washingdonkandrakota6327
    @washingdonkandrakota6327 Месяц назад

    Superb video.

  • @wallstreet497
    @wallstreet497 4 месяца назад +3

    I like the rust free engine parts used to reduce maintenance. Old but with a clean engine.

  • @robertwilkins8357
    @robertwilkins8357 4 месяца назад

    Gees it is great to see!

  • @xDeliriousDuckx
    @xDeliriousDuckx 3 месяца назад

    Haha double hand salute when getting on the chinook

  • @vilgottheking8703
    @vilgottheking8703 4 месяца назад +48

    "Even though it was never built, the Mil V-12 prototype, which was built in 1967..."

    • @otpyrcralphpierre1742
      @otpyrcralphpierre1742 4 месяца назад +2

      Yeah, I noticed that too.

    • @co8498
      @co8498 4 месяца назад +8

      should say never manufactured instead

    • @larshowen3319
      @larshowen3319 4 месяца назад

      You beat me to it!

    • @larshowen3319
      @larshowen3319 4 месяца назад +1

      How to start: turn key, let it warm up a couple minutes, then fly. There. You can thank me later.

    • @jakeforrest
      @jakeforrest 4 месяца назад +2

      They probably meant: “Even though it was never put into production……”

  • @giggling_boatswain
    @giggling_boatswain 4 месяца назад +31

    I think this Belarusian helicopter is still of Soviet construction. On modern Mi-26, the entire cabin is already digital and the design already includes composite elements.

  • @AugusRaleign
    @AugusRaleign 3 месяца назад +1

    While all her friends were positive that Mary had a sixth sense, she knew she actually had a seventh sense.

  • @GuyScott-g6d
    @GuyScott-g6d 3 месяца назад

    The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

    • @danokerr9929
      @danokerr9929 3 месяца назад

      Shut up…. No one needs your quotes that are irrelevant you dumb fucl

  • @brucegordon6969
    @brucegordon6969 4 месяца назад +31

    “Ministry for emergency situations.” Sounds like something from Monty Python. 😂

  • @김대연-m2h
    @김대연-m2h 4 месяца назад

    Best of Best 👍

  • @billbaden742
    @billbaden742 4 месяца назад +1

    Such a beast

  • @jeffharper9703
    @jeffharper9703 4 месяца назад

    Bimmster's gallonder, ye can call this a chopper daddy'o !☝
    👍👍👍 👍👍👍

  • @patrickfitzgerald4810
    @patrickfitzgerald4810 4 месяца назад +13

    I rode on 1 of these a couple of times in afghanistan when working for the Dutch Army.

    • @williambarry8015
      @williambarry8015 4 месяца назад +1

      The sound of those rotors must be wild!?

  • @kerliejeanlouis418
    @kerliejeanlouis418 4 месяца назад +2

    Merci 😘

    • @metallistrocker8611
      @metallistrocker8611 4 месяца назад

      Soon we will open the eyes of the whole world. cyberalism is a new formation , capitalism will disappear . And every citizen in his country will see corrupt criminals of the highest echelons of power .

  • @АлександрНиколаевич-с2у

    Самый мощный и надёжный !

  • @redheadedstepchild2380
    @redheadedstepchild2380 Месяц назад +1

    Id sure like to see the Photon Torpedoes in action , as they are fired.

  • @aprianto1985
    @aprianto1985 4 месяца назад

    great video

  • @zulkefliselamat9201
    @zulkefliselamat9201 3 месяца назад

    Legends 😎

  • @NatarianAgus
    @NatarianAgus Месяц назад

    Mantap👍

  • @lyaika69
    @lyaika69 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks you

  • @superdude1759
    @superdude1759 2 месяца назад

    Wow! He was using a hand pump to open the aft cargo doors! Awesome! Who needs all of that extra weight added by a hydraulic pump! This way in the five minutes it takes to open the cargo doors the crew chief can get some exercise and scan the cargo bay for any maintenance issues!

  • @peterjohnston1224
    @peterjohnston1224 2 месяца назад

    A Stinger would have no problem knocking that out of the sky.

  • @dirtymikendaboys
    @dirtymikendaboys 4 месяца назад +2

    4:52 Nice gloves ... 😅

  • @AbdulHafeez-cq6oo
    @AbdulHafeez-cq6oo 2 месяца назад

    Massive Machine

  • @AlanMitchell-v6g
    @AlanMitchell-v6g 2 месяца назад +1

    The brocade fabric on the cockpit seats looks like the pattern off a 72 Chevy Caprice Classic.

  • @Orangesjesus
    @Orangesjesus 4 месяца назад

    What a job, flying around all day..

  • @Load-Crew
    @Load-Crew 4 месяца назад

    love this video

  • @sreed8570
    @sreed8570 3 месяца назад

    That river exercise reminds me of Reforger, a massive multi nation war-game I was involved in during my Army service in Germany in 80-81.

  • @MichaelBurke-f2p
    @MichaelBurke-f2p 3 месяца назад

    Brought back memories USAF 1977-1981 when I was a young Buck with my neck all swelled up!

  • @manoman0
    @manoman0 4 месяца назад +1

    That's my procedure of getting out of the bed and to my first cup of coffee.

  • @fmphotooffice5513
    @fmphotooffice5513 4 месяца назад

    Yes, but that upholstery! (joke... That's one hell of a beast.)

  • @VLOG-y9s
    @VLOG-y9s 4 месяца назад +1

    This type of aircraft is the most modern I have ever seen❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😮😮😮😮😮

    • @RedneckSpaceman
      @RedneckSpaceman 4 месяца назад +2

      Nice mix of old and new technology!! Lots of Analog Gauges and Digital Stuff!!
      She can even interface with a Tablet or Notebook PC!!!!
      How about that Loading Truck around 09:15?? That is just too cool!!

  • @rodneysmith3578
    @rodneysmith3578 4 месяца назад

    Amen Steve!!

  • @Bupkus68
    @Bupkus68 4 месяца назад +2

    The Garmin portable gps attached to the top of the navigation station lol

  • @KerwinDoherty
    @KerwinDoherty 3 месяца назад

    I liked their first two albums but changed my mind after that charity gig.

  • @cityplanconsultores2188
    @cityplanconsultores2188 4 месяца назад

    espectacular maquina el MI-26

  • @Fire_0119
    @Fire_0119 4 месяца назад

    인정한다. 정말 대단하다.

  • @tomperkins5657
    @tomperkins5657 4 месяца назад

    Excellent!!

  • @j.schr.8478
    @j.schr.8478 4 месяца назад

    Tolles Wohnmobil

  • @patricedemalartic2249
    @patricedemalartic2249 4 месяца назад

    Jumbo is really flying !! …;) Great job but now, a museum to find…

  • @AdonisMalory
    @AdonisMalory 3 месяца назад +1

    They finished building the road they knew no one would ever use.