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