Mi-24LL (PSV) Flying laboratory

Mi-24LL (PSV) Flying laboratory © Konstantinos Panitsidis
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LL PSV helicopter (Mi-24LL "PSV"), Flying laboratory of future high-speed helicopter.

Experimental helicopter based on the Mi-24K - prospective high speed helicopter. Single-seat streamlined cockpit, unarmed, fitted with experimental main rotors for research into high-speed flight. 

The first test flight of the helicopter Mi-PSV held on December 29, 2015.

 

Helicopter LL PSV: Flying laboratory of future high-speed helicopter © Konstantinos Panitsidis

Helicopter LL PSV: Flying laboratory of future high-speed helicopter.

 

The innovation introduced in helicopter to the impeller which has blades with curved finish, new generation entirely made of synthetic materials developed by Mil.

 


Helicopter LL PSV: It has no wings © Konstantinos Panitsidis
Helicopter LL PSV: It has no wings.

 

Using a new generation of blades allow: helicopter Mi-28NM
- of increasing the speed by 10%
- of increase the cruise speed by 13%

Using a new generation of blades allow: helicopter Mi-35M
- of increasing the speed by 13%
- of increase the cruise speed by 30% 

 

 The PSV is a modified helicopter based on the Mi-24K to achieve high speeds in helicopter by testing new rotor blades © Konstantinos Panitsidis

The PSV is a modified helicopter based on the Mi-24K to achieve high speeds in helicopter by testing new rotor blades.




Technical specifications

DESIGNER OKB Mil
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Flying laboratory
CREW 1
POWER-PLANT Two VK-2500-1 turboshaft engines
Power, h.p. 2x2.400
DIMENSIONS  
Length, m -
Main rotor diameter, m -
Tail rotor diameter, m 3,91
Height, m -
Wing span, m 6,66
Wing area, m2 -
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 11.500
Normal take-off, kg -
Empty, kg -
Internal fuel, l -
Weight of transported fuel with external tanks, l -
Warload, kg -
Payload, kg 4-5 passengers  (maximum up to 8 passengers).
PERFORMANCE  
Maximum speed, km/h up to 400
Cruising speed, km/h 340-360
Range, km 420
Combat range, km -
Service ceiling, m 6.200
Static ceiling, m 3.800
Rate of climb, m/s 18,3
Maximum overload, g -
ARMAMENT Doesn't have (defensive).