Maksimov Ma-36
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| Ma-36 | |
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| Role | Transport/utility helicopter |
| National origin |  Nikolia
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| Manufacturer | Maksimov Helicopters |
| Designer | Maksimov Design Bureau |
| First flight | 2004 |
| Introduction | 2010 |
| Status | In service, in production |
| Primary user | Nikolian Royal Air Force |
| Unit cost |
10 million NĐ (15 million NSD)
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The Maksimov Ma-36 Osa (Cyrillic: Оса, Wasp in Serbian) is a Nikolian light multirole helicopter designed by the Nikolian helicopter manufacturer Maksimov Helicopters.
Design
The Ma-36 is primarily intended for aerial reconnaissance, for transporting air-assault forces, radio-electronic jamming, for special-operations missions and for various light-transport missions, thus several variants of the aircraft exist. It incorporates all-glass cockpit with six large LCD screens and retractable HUD. The helicopter has advanced digital engine control and is powered by twin FMK-712-S engines.
Variants
- Ma-36: Basic multirole variant.
- Ma-36V: Training variant.
- Ma-36M: Naval version.
- Ma-36I: Reconnaissance version.
Operators
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1-2
- Capacity: **Up to 14 infantry troops or 6 stretchers
- 12-15 passengers
- 2,000 kg (internal), 2,500 kg (external)
- Length: 15.60 m (51 ft 2¼ in)
- Rotor diameter: 13.50 m (44 ft 3½ in)
- Height: 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in)
- Disc area: 143.10 m² (1,540.3 sq ft)
- Max. takeoff weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lbs)
- Powerplant: 2 × FMK-712-S turboshaft, 1,680 shp cruise, 1,776 shp take-off power (1,252 kW cruise, 1324 kW take-off) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 308 km/h
- Cruise speed: 290 km/h
- Range: 770 km (nmi)
- Service ceiling: 5,700 m ()