Jordan Takes Delivery of First Mi-26 Halo

Jordanian Air Force Mi-26T2 06819 on delivery in January 2018 (Royal Jordanian Air Force)

The Royal Jordanian Air Force took delivery of the first of four Mil Mi-26T2 Halo transport helicopters on January 17, 2018. The helicopter was delivered to the military base at Amman Marka Airbase wearing a large falcon painted on the fuselage and the serial number 06819.

The contract for the Mi-26s was signed with Russian Helicopters on April 17, 2016.

Jordanian Air Force Mi-26T2 06819 on delivery in January 2018 (Royal Jordanian Air Force)