Vehicle data sheet
MI-8
Manufacturer: , Soviet Union
| Type: Helicopters | Weight: 6 t |
| Produced: 1961 | Size: Length 18.17 m m, Height 5.65 m |
| Number built: 17000 | Engine: , 0 HP |
| Crew: 3 | Speed: 260 km/h |
Description
The Mil Mi-8 (Russian: Ми-8, NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by theSoviet Union, and now produced by Russia. In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform. Along with the related, more powerful Mil Mi-17, the Mi-8 is among the world's most-produced helicopters,[1]used by over 50 countries. As of 2015, it is the third most common operational military aircraft in the world.