OJSC “Moscow Helicopter Plant named after Mil M. L.” - The main developer of helicopters in the Russian Federation. The activities of the enterprise are associated with the design, manufacture, repair and testing of aircraft, including military and dual-use equipment. It is an important link in the industry association Russian Helicopters.
Historical reference
The roots of the Moscow Helicopter Plant. M.L. Milya leads to a small design bureau, created in 1947 by the brilliant aircraft designer Mil. From the mid-40s, the first Soviet helicopter was developed in the design bureau, but the command was skeptical of the new technology. Helicopter production was constantly delayed.
The situation has changed dramatically after the successful use of the Sikorsky helicopters in the Korean conflict by the American army. Tests of the Soviet prototype GM-1 (later renamed Mi-1) showed its performance. In 1951, the government took a bold step - it provided plant No. 3 to Mikhail Leontyevich’s introduction, located in Sokolniki, Moscow Region.
After transferring the Mi-1 to serial production at the aviation enterprises of the USSR and Poland, the design bureau was instructed to design and manufacture prototype flight models of the first Soviet aircraft for transporting troops and cargo. For these purposes, the workshops were rebuilt, the machine and technology park were updated. In 1953, the company received a new GAZ number 329, and in 1967 it was renamed the MVZ (Moscow Helicopter Plant).
In 1960, to design a large family of helicopters, the company needed to expand its capacity. On the territory of a wood warehouse located in the village of Panki, a production and laboratory base was built. The OKB itself, laboratories, pilot production, and housing were built here. Miles died on 01/31/1970. His name was given to the Moscow Helicopter Plant.
By the end of the 70s, a new design office on Sokolnichy shaft was completed. The perestroika years, which took place under the banner of military and political detente, are characterized by a decrease in the financing of defense enterprises. The cost center was forced to freeze a number of unique projects. In 1993, the plant was incorporated.
Today, the company carries out a huge range of work. In particular, these include extending the life cycle of a helicopter, repair and restoration work, engineering and technical support for operation, and upgrading the equipment of helicopters.
Production
The modern territory of the Moscow Mil Helicopter Plant named after M. L. Mil is located on the edge of Sokolniki Park and is cut in half by the Third Ring Road. In its place a hundred years ago there was an undeveloped marshland along which the Rybinka River flowed. For several centuries, the area was considered one of the most remote outlying corners of Moscow and has not been built up for a long time.
The main production and design facilities are located at: 140070, Moscow region, Lyubertsy district, pos. Tomilino, st. Garshina-26/1. In addition to the territory in Sokolniki, the cost center has a pilot production and ground-based test complex in Panki and a flight test complex located at the Bear Lakes airfield.
Moscow Helicopter Plant named after M.L. Mil provides:
- Research, research and development activities.
- Design, testing, assembly of experimental helicopters.
- introduction to the series, certification, modernization, maintenance and field supervision of aircraft.
Products
On the account of the Moscow Helicopter Plant named after Mil more than two dozen manufactured models of rotorcraft: from light to ultra-heavy with a record carrying capacity. With modifications, the number of types of machines reaches 200 items. Mi series aircraft are basic for Russia (more than 98% of the helicopter fleet) and in terms of performance are on par with the best world standards.
Main models:
- multi-purpose helicopters of the light class Mi-1 / Mi-2A / Mi-2 and medium Mi-4;
- heavy transport assault forces of the Mi-6 series;
- medium Mi-8T (transport), Mi-8P (passenger);
- multipurpose medium Mi-17 / Mi-8MTV / Mi-8MT;
- passenger Mi-172 / Mi-8MTV;
- transport, landing Mi-17V-5 / Mi-8MTV-5;
- cargo-and-passenger medium Mi-171 / Mi-8AMT;
- transport and assault / assault Mi-8AMTSh / Mi-17Sh;
- multi-purpose round-the-clock use of Mi-8MTKO / Mi-17N;
- heavy transport Mi-10;
- Mi-10K helicopter cranes;
- Experienced super-heavy V-12;
- amphibious multipurpose Mi-14;
- experienced Mi-18;
- combat Mi-24P / Mi-24V / Mi-35 / Mi-35P and their modernization;
- heavy transport Mi-26;
- all-weather combat Mi-28NE;
- multipurpose Mi-34 (light), Mi-38 (medium).
Now the team is focused on improving the technical capabilities of models and modifications of the Mi-8 and the export version of the Mi-171. Machines are produced by partner factories in a variety of designs: fire, sanitary, cargo, rescue, VIP, passenger. The multi-purpose Mi-171 from the basic G8 is distinguished by the best comfort and propulsion systems of the TVZ-117 series.
Mi-26T is the pride of the enterprise. The machine has the highest carrying capacity among serial helicopters. The cargo and passenger compartment accommodates 20 tons of payload, 60 sick or injured people on a stretcher, or 82 paratroopers equipped with equipment and portable weapons.
Cooperation
The helicopter fleet of the Russian Federation and neighboring countries consists of 94% of Mi models for various purposes. The Air Force, the Ministry of Emergencies, the militia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and army aviation are actually fully equipped with aircraft designed at the cost center. The total number of assembled Mi-brand cars exceeded the figure of 30,000 units.
Moscow Helicopter Plant named after M. L. Milya actively cooperates with international partners, for example, such aviation giants as EADS, United Technology, Aeroflot and others. Machines assembled at the cost center have been rigorously tested in more than 40 military conflicts, where they have demonstrated high reliability, survivability and combat effectiveness. The work of the cost center is marked by foreign and domestic awards. The team was twice awarded the prestigious Sikorsky International Prize, the International Quality Star, and the Russian National Olympus Prize.
Activities
Moscow Helicopter Plant. M. L. Mil held:
- experimental, research, scientific, design work;
- installation of structures, development, testing, manufacturing, operation, delivery, repair of aircraft;
- air transportation;
- flights on tasks of sanitary flights, natural disasters, search and rescue operations, firefighting of forest lands, industrial accidents;
- overflights, patrols and escorts;
- training, education, retraining of specialists;
- landing of paratroopers, cargo;
- aircraft maintenance;
- consumer goods production.