A special device for externally transporting a payload of 8000 kg allows Mi-6 to be used as a flying crane. 44000 kg Max. The fuselage is large and circular, with a glazed nose and cargo bay doors in the rear. Several round windows run along either side of the fuselage. A circular fuel tank is attached to the lower fuselage on either side.
Air intakes are round, and the elliptical exhausts are located on the sides of the engines.
Narrow tail boom extends from the upper rear fuselage. A small fairing is mounted under the boom. Small wings are located on either side of the boom. Five-blade main rotor is mounted on top of the engine block. A three-blade tail rotor is mounted on the starboard side of the fin.