AMO 72018 Mil Mi-12 (V-12) Nato code "Homer"

The largest helicopter in the world V-12 of Ml. Mile design conducted its first flight in spring 1967. 8 world records were achieved on this helicopter. In June 1971 the helicopter was first exhibited at International aviation saloon in Le Bourge, were the visitors were impressed by its dimensions and technical parameters. The wingspan reached 67 meters, fuselage length comprised 37 meters, height - 4,4 meters, chassis wheels diameter -1,7 meters, maximum weight -105 tons. The idea of building heavy cargo helicopter first appeared in 1960 as one of the components of quick nuclear war plan. It was intended that his mission would be to deliver missiles, as well as bulky loads to the launching point. The production of V-12 turned out to be too expensive, and regardless of all the achievements, the helicopter has not been produced serially. The largest helicopter in the world, having also the highest loading capacity, is currently exhibited in Aviation Museum in Monino.

Catalog number: AMO 72018
Scale: 1/72
Type: Helicopter
Period: Cold war (1946-1991)
Weight: 1300 gramm