Mil Mi-8MT (Mi-17)

A variant of the Mi-8, development of the Russian-made Mi-8MT (NATO Designation: 'Hip-H') began in 1967; production started in 1975.  Maximum internal and external payloads are both 4000 kg.  Unlike the Mi-8T, the turboshaft engine is equipped with deflectors to prevent dust intake; a 7.62 mm machine gun is also built onto the military-transport helicopter.  The cabin capacity is 24 passengers in addition to the two crew.

The export version is known as the Mi-17.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: MVZ Mil

Primary manufacturer: MVZ Mil

Parent type: Mil Mi-8/Mi-14/Mi-17

Aircraft status: Status unknown

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor

Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor

Crew required: 3 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Key Characteristics

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Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant 50 Years
Lyubimaya Kniga
1998 (page 143)
Book

Russia's Arms Catalog: Volume II (Air Force)
Military Parade Ltd.
1996 (page 179)
Book

Russia's Helicopter World
Vertolet
2000 (page 33)
Book

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