Mil V-8

The first prototype of the Mil Mi-8 (NATO Designation: 'Hip-A') with a single engine.  The aircraft is capable of holding 18 passengers in addition to three crew.

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: No longer flying

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

Data on key physical features

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 142)
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