Mi-1 - Light multipurpose helicopter

26/01/2013 20:06

This walkaround introduces the Mi-1 light multipurpose helicopter. It was designed in late 1940s under original prototype designation GM-1 as the first helicopter design lead by Mikhail Mil. The helicopter became shortly very popular due to its easy design, robustness and simple operation. Several plants in USSR were manufacturing this type and later the manufacturing was transfered to Poland, where the type was named SM-1.

 

 

Fuselage details

 

Engine nacelle, main rotor head and tail rotor.

 

Front undercarriage, main undercarriage and tail skid. 

 

Interior details.