The Mil Mi-8 (Russian: Ми-8, NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968.

The Mil Mi-8 is a twin-engined medium utility helicopter developed by the Soviet manufacturer Mil OKB, today MIL Moscow helicopter plant, JSC (Russia). The Mil Mi-8 is today (2010) still in production as Mi-8, Mi-17 and Mi-171.

2020年7月24日 · Mi-8T military transport helicopter is configured with a conventional pod and boom, with a tail rotor and non-retractable tricycle nosewheel landing gear. The five-bladed rotor is made from aluminium alloy. The cockpit accommodates …

The Mil Mi-8 “Hip” stands as a towering figure in the world of rotorcraft. Developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s, it has become one of the most widely used helicopters in the world. Renowned for its durability, adaptability, and versatility, the Mi-8 has served countless roles ranging from military operations to civilian endeavors ...

The MI-8 HIP is a multi-role transport helicopter capable of carring troops or supplies as well as conducting armed attackes with rockets and guns. Along with the related, more powerful Mil...

2016年4月26日 · On June 9, 1961, the first Mi-8 Hip prototype, with a single AI-24V turboshaft and four-bladed main rotor system, lifted off for its maiden flight. On September 17, 1962, the Hip B, modified with two TV2-117 1,482-horsepower turboshafts mounted atop the fuselage, and a five-bladed main rotor system measuring 70 feet in diameter, took flight.

The Mi-8 has a side by side cockpit that is followed by a large cabin with a door in the left and large clam shell doors at the rear. Two turboshafts on top of the cabin power the large five blade main rotor. The first generation Mi-8 was followed by the improved Mi-17, which is called Mi-8MT in Soviet service.

2015年3月17日 · On June 9, 1961, the first Mi-8 Hip prototype, with a single AI-24V turboshaft and four-bladed main rotor system, lifted off for its maiden flight. On September 17, 1962, the Hip B, modified with two TV2-117 1,482-horsepower turboshafts mounted atop the fuselage, and a five-bladed main rotor system measuring 70 feet in diameter, took flight.

Role: Armed assault-transport (24 equipped troops, light weapons, and vehicles). Armament: 57mm rockets, AT-2c antitank missiles, 12.7mm machine gun, 250kg or 500kg bombs. Dimensions: Length: 61 ft (18.32 m). Rotor diameter: 70 ft (21.3 m). Performance Range 286 miles (460 km). Troops can fire personal weapons through windows.

The Mi-8 Hip features a conventional helicopter design with a single five-blade main rotor and a three-blade tail rotor. It's powered by two turboshaft engines mounted on top of the fuselage, near the main rotor.