Russian Mil Mi-8

Ukrainian soldiers fast rope from a MI-8 helicopter, during Rapid Trident 2021. Soldiers from 15 nations participate in the exercise. Americans observe as Ukrainian, Polish, and Lithuanian soldiers conduct urban operations against Ukrainian OPFOR.

Used by US Air Force in "Aggressor" Training.

The Mil Mi-8 (Russian: Ми-8, NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet-designed medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship. The Mi-8 is one of the world's most-produced helicopters, used by over 50 countries. Russia is the main producer and the largest operator of the Mi-8/Mi-17 helicopter.

Role Assault transport helicopter
Design group Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Built by Kazan Helicopter Plant
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
First flight 7 July 1961
Introduction 1967
Status In service
Primary users Soviet Union (historical)
ca. 80 other countries
Produced 1961–present
Number built >17,000
Variants Mil Mi-8T/Mi-17
Developed into Mil Mi-14

Specifications (Mi-8T)

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Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1992–93

General characteristics

  • Crew: 3 (pilot, copilot, flight engineer)
  • Capacity:
    • 24 passengers or
    • 12 stretchers and seat for 1 medical attendant or
    • 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) on internal/external hardpoints
  • Length: 18.17 m (59 ft 7 in)
  • Rotor diameter: 21.29 m (69 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 5.65 m (18 ft 6 in)
  • Disc area: 356 m² (3,832 ft²)
  • Empty weight: 7,260 kg (16,007 lb)
  • Loaded weight: 11,100 kg (24,470 lb)
  • Max. takeoff weight: 12,000 kg (26,455 lb)
  • Powerplant: 2 × Klimov TV3-117Mt turboshafts, 1,454 kW (1,950 shp) each
  • Fuel max total capacity: 3,700 l (977 US gal)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 260 km/h (140 kt)
  • Range: 450 km (280 mi)
  • Ferry range: 960 km (596 mi)
  • Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,765 ft)

Armament

  • up to 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of disposable stores on six hardpoints, including 57 mm S-5 rockets, bombs, or 9M17 Phalanga ATGMs.

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