Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Soviet rotary wing in the UK
The gazetteer records the Soviet rotary wing at 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| The Helicopter Museum | Weston-super-Mare | South West England | — |
Type notes
The Soviet rotary wing in brief
| Type | Soviet rotary wing (Mi-1, Mi-2, Mi-4, Mi-8, Mi-24, Ka-26) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1948 |
| Era | cw |
| Number built | ~30,000 |
| Top speed | 208 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.