Mil Mi-8MTV-5
Variant of the Mi-8. Unlike the Mi-8T, the turboshaft engine is equipped with deflectors to prevent dust ingestion. The military-transport helicopter has an armored cabin and is eqipped with 7.62 mm machine guns. The Mi-8MTV family is capable of a higher hover ceiling than the Mi-8MT.
The aircraft is part of the Mil Mi-17 export series.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusDesign 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 characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift configuration: Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: Tail rotor
Crew required: 3
Crew seating: Side-by-side
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Layout and Dimensions
Data on aircraft size| Overall Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Height: | 5.65 m | 18.5 ft |
| Overall Length: | 25.24 m | 82.8 ft |
| Overall Width: | 21.30 m | 69.9 ft |
| Airframe Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airframe Length: | 18.22 m | 59.8 ft |
| Airframe Width: | 4.50 m | 14.8 ft |
| Airframe Height: | 4.75 m | 15.6 ft |
| Landing Gear Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Landing Gear Base: | 4.26 m | 14.0 ft |
| Landing Gear Track: | 4.80 m | 15.7 ft |
| Cabin Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Internal Height: | 1.80 m | 5.9 ft |
| Cabin Internal Length: | 5.34 m | 17.5 ft |
| Cabin Internal Width: | 2.34 m | 7.7 ft |
Weights and Performance
Data on aircraft weight and flight characteristicsNormal Speed: 250 km/h; Cruise Speed: 240 km/h; Hover Ceiling (unspecified): 3980 m
| Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Gross Weight (ground): | 12,000 kg | 26,455 lb |
| Max Gross Weight (airborne): | ||
| Max Take-off Weight: | 13,000 kg | 28,660 lb |
| Empty Weight: | 7,369 kg | 16,246 lb |
| Useful Load: | 5,631 kg | 12,414 lb |
| Empty Weight Fraction: | 0.567 | |
| Climb Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Rate of Climb: | ||
| Hover Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hover Ceiling IGE: | ||
| Hover Ceiling OGE: | ||
| Limitations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Level Flight Speed: | ||
| Never Exceed Speed: | ||
| Service Ceiling: | 4,900 m | 16,076 ft |
| Range and Endurance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max Range: | 495 km | 267 nm |
| Max Endurance: | ||
Engine Details
Aircraft powerplant (lift and/or propulsion)Provided powerplant data is for uninstalled, sea level, static operations.
| Powerplant | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of engines: | 2 | |
| Designation: | Motor Sich TV3-117VMA turbine | |
| Manufacturer: | Motor Sich | |
| Normal Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max continuous: | ||
| Take-off / rated: | 1640 kW | 2198 hp |
| Intermediate: | 1618 kW | 2169 hp |
| Maximum: | ||
| OEI Ratings | ||
|---|---|---|
| OEI contingency: | 1765 kW | 2366 hp |
| OEI continuous: | ||
| OEI 30-second: | ||
| OEI intermediate: | 1618 kW | 2169 hp |
Primary Lift Device
Data on primary lift devices such as main rotors| Main Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 21.30 m | 69.88 ft |
| RPM: | ||
| Direction of Rotation: | Clockwise | |
| Hub Type: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade Construction: | All-metal | |
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Tip Geometry: | Conventional | |
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Number of Blades: | 5 | |
| Main Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 356.33 m² | 3835.6 ft² |
| Disc Loading: | 33.68 kg/m² | 6.898 lb/ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
| Main Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blade area per blade: | ||
| Tip Speed: | ||
Primary Control Device
Data on primary control devices such as tail rotors| Tail Rotor Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diameter: | 3.91 m | 12.83 ft |
| Configuration: | Pusher | |
| Direction of Rotation: | Top blade fwd | |
| RPM: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Blades: | 3 | |
| Blade Construction: | ||
| Blade Chord: | ||
| Blade Twist: | ||
| Tail Rotor Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disc Area: | 12.01 m² | 129.2 ft² |
| Solidity: | ||
| Tail Rotor Blade Derived Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tip Speed: | ||
| Blade Area (per blade): | ||
