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The Mi-26T2 is the latest variant of the heavy-lift 'Halo' helicopter, of which Algeria is to receive 14 by the end of 2017. Source: Russian Helicopters
Algeria has begun receiving the first of 14 Mil Mi-26T2 'Halo' heavy-lift helicopters that it has ordered in two batches, Russian media confirmed on 26 August.
The first two helicopters from the first batch of six were handed over to Algeria 'in the spring', the Interfax-Military News Agency quoted a Rostvertol official as saying. The company is set to deliver a further two before the end of the year,and two more in early 2016. Deliveries of the second batch of eight helicopters will follow through to the end of 2017.
In addition to the sale of the helicopters, Rostvertol will also provide training and support to the Algerian armed forces.
The Mi-26T2 is a modernised variant of the 20-tonne-payload Mi-26T heavy-lift helicopter, equipped with new avionics that afford it an all-weather day and night capability while reducing the crew numbers from five to just two or three, depending on the mission. The Mi-26T2 can be used to transport large sized cargo either internally or underslung, or to transport personnel.
The deal for the first batch of six Mi-26T2 helicopters was first reported by Russian media in early 2014. At that time, the ARMS-TASS news agency said the sale was part of a wider agreement that included the upgrade of a number of Mil Mi-8 'Hip' helicopters to Mi-171 standard and the procurement of 42 Mi-28N attack helicopters also (this Mi-28N buy was later confirmed in February 2014, although there is no evidence that any have yet been received).
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Algeria receives first of 14 'Halo' heavy-lift helos - IHS Jane's 360
14 units is a lot
