Mil Mi-38

The modern Russian medium-lift helicopter built for transport and offshore missions.

Overview

MIL Helicopters Russia ICAO: MI38 2003–Present $15 million (2019)

The Mil Mi-38 is a medium-lift helicopter developed as a successor to earlier Mil transport models. Designed for civil and military roles, it incorporates updated engines and avionics. The aircraft entered limited service in the late 2010s.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Klimov TVA-3000
Engine type
Turboshaft
Power
2 × 2,465 shp · 1,838 kW
Avionics
Integrated Tactical System (FITS)
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
3
Crew
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Cabin width
7 ft 9 in  ·  2.36 m
Cabin height
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Cabin length
23 ft 0 in  ·  7.00 m
Exterior length
65 ft 5 in  ·  19.95 m
Tail height
22 ft 8 in  ·  6.90 m
Fuselage diameter
8 ft 8 in  ·  2.65 m
Wing span
69 ft 3 in  ·  21.10 m
Baggage volume
1,042 ft³  ·  29.5 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
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Max takeoff weight
34,400 lb  ·  15,600 kg
Max landing weight
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Max payload
13,200 lb  ·  6,000 kg
Fuel capacity
1,040 gal · 3,900 L · 3,100 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
162 kt  ·  186 mph  ·  300 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
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Approach speed
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Range
477 nm  ·  550 mi  ·  880 km
Fuel burn
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Ceiling
21,300 ft  ·  6,500 m
Rate of climb
1,810 ft/min  ·  9 m/s
Takeoff distance
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Landing distance
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Mil Mi-38-2 at Moscow Zhukovsky

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Operational Context

Mil Mi-38 — medium-lift twin-engine transport helicopter

The Mi-38 first flew in 2003, with production aircraft entering service in 2019. It was developed to bridge the gap between lighter utility helicopters and heavy-lift types. The helicopter features a conventional main rotor with a tail rotor configuration and a spacious cabin for passenger or cargo operations.

Powered by two Klimov TV7-117V turboshaft engines producing approximately 2,800 shaft horsepower each, the Mi-38 cruises at around 160 knots (296 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 34,000 pounds (15,600 kg). The cabin can accommodate up to 30 passengers or substantial internal cargo loads.

The Mi-38 is intended for transport, offshore support, and search and rescue roles. Production numbers remain limited compared with earlier Mil designs. The aircraft reflects ongoing modernization efforts within Russian rotorcraft development.

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