WSK Swidnik (Mil) Mi-2P

Przylep Airfield - Mi-2P "1624" fly to Museum.

The first prototype of Mi-2 multipurpose helicopter was tested on September 1961 in USSR. In 1963 a decision was to start serial production of this helicopter in Poland at WSK Swidnik. The first helicopter entirely made from soviet parts was flown on August 26, 1965. First Mi-2 built at Swidnik was flown on November 11, 1965.
From 1965 till present a total number 5450 Mi-2 helicopters are produced in passenger (Mi-2P), ambulance, agricultural, military and many special versions. The military version carried guns, rocket launchers,anti aicraft and anti tank guided missiles.

Museum Example

Manufacturer: WSK Swidnik (Poland)
Manufacture Date: Oct 1970
Serial #: 541624100
Last Registration #: 1624

History

Nov 1970, To 17th Flight at Air Force Command, Lawica AFB, Poznan..
May 1985, To 2nd Helicopter Flight, Boleslawiec.
Nov 1990, To 56th Attack Helicopter Squadron, Inowroclaw.
On May 14, 1991 it was fly to Museum.

Technical data

Diameter of main rotor: 14.50 m
Length of fuselage: 11.40 m
Height: 3.75 m
Empty Weight: 2,375 kg
Operational Weight: 3,550 kg
Maximum Speed: 210 kph
Range: 270 km
Crew: one pilot + 6 to 8 passengers
Powerplant: two Izotov PZL GTD-350, 400 hp turboshaft engine

Plastic Models

1/72 Mi-2 - Intech

(c) Copyright Leszek Chmielewski 1997-2001