Largest helicopter in series production
The current largest helicopter in series production record is 61.7 tons, held by Mil Mi-26, set on December 14, 1977. Last checked October 10, 2026.
61.7
tons
Mil Mi-26
- Holder
- Mil Mi-26
- Record
- 61.7 tons
- Metric
- 56 tonnes
- Exact figure
- 56,000 kg max takeoff weight
- Location
- Russia
- Date set
- December 14, 1977
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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