| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 80 |
| Military Code: | 80 yellow |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 34001212081 |
| Operator Titles: | Russia - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | ВВС России |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Kubinka / Park Patriot [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Russia |
| Collection: | Patriot Park |
| Photo Date: | 24 August 2017 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 632813 |
| Photo Comment |
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34001212081 "80" yellow has manufacturer date 16 Oct'85. The c/n was to be 34001212059 initially, but it was changed to 34001212081. It served the Soviet and Russian air force was modified to Mi-26PK in 1999 for 'flying crane' duties, featuring a gondola for the cargo hook operator on the side of the fuselage, next to the cabin door. It was reconverted back to Mi-26 and last seen operational in 2013. Preserved in the Patriot park at Kubinka from possible mid-2016 onwards. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 December 2023, and has since been viewed 448 times. |