History: The Mil V-12 (World's Largest Helicopter)

The Mil V-12 was developed by the Soviet Union during the 1960s. It is a gigantic aircraft that had a maximum takeoff weight of 231,485-pounds and featured dual rotors, at the end of each wing. It was said a failure as it is too large and poor maneuverability. There were two prototypes were built. Video after the jump.
[via Techeblog]











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