Mil Mi-34 (Hermit)

History of the Mil Mi-34 (Hermit)

The Mi-34, NATO codenamed "Hermit", is a two- or four-seat light helicopter of the same class as the Gazelle, the Ecureuil, but powered by a piston engine power. The first of two prototypes, which first flew in 1986, was first introduced to the West at the Paris Air Show in June 1987. The Mi-34 competes with the Polish turbine-powered Swidnik SW-4 as a replacement for the heavily used outdated training helicopter fleet, such as the Mi-1. However, no decision has been made on the series production of "The Hermit".

A development is also underway to convert the Mi-34 into two 164 kW VAZ 430 rotary engines typically used to power VAZ vehicles powered by mogas. The first flight of the prototype, designated Mi-34V, was planned for 1993.

Specification

BASIC

Years of Service

1993

Origins

Russia

Status

Active.

Crew

1

Production

40

Manufacturer

Mil Helicopters - Russia

Operator

Bosnia and Herzegovina; Nigeria

Roles

Transportation

General transport function for moving supplies/cargo or people (including casualties and VIPs) out of range.

Commercial Aviation

Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, moving passengers and cargo over long distances.

VIP Service

Used in the VIP (Very Important Person) passenger role, usually with above-average amenities and luxury as standard.

Education (General)

Develop the ability to become a dedicated student pilot instructor (usually under the supervision of an instructor).

Dimensions and Weight

Length

37.5 feet

(11.42m)

Width/span

32.8 feet

(10.00m)

Height

9.0ft

(2.75m)

Cured weight

2,094 lbs

(950kg)

MTOW

3,197 lbs

(1,450 kg)

Wgt Difference

+1,102 lbs

(+500 kg)

Performance

Installed:

1 x Vedeneyev M-14V-26V 9-cylinder radial piston engine, air-cooled, 320 hp, driving a four-blade main rotor and a two-blade tail rotor.

Maximum speed

130 km/h

(210 km/h | 113 kn)

Maximum

13,123 feet

(4,000 m | 2 mi)

Area

221 km

(355 km | 657 nautical miles)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None.

VARIANTS

Mi-34 (Hermit) - The name of the base series. Mi-34SMi-34S2 "Sapsan" Mi-34LMi-34P "Patrulnyi" Mi-34AMi-34M1Mi-34M2Mi-34UTMi-34VMi-34VAZMi-234Mi-44