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 following nations currently operate (or formerly owned) Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters in civil or military roles:

2023年10月3日 · Utilizing some of the successful internal workings of the Mi-4, the new Mil design featured a single Soloviev turboshaft engine of 2,700 shaft horsepower mated to an all-new enlarged fuselage. The prototype took on the name of …

2016年4月26日 · Designed as a medium-lift transport helicopter, the Hip, in its many variants, fulfilled a miscellany of mission requirements, including troop and cargo transportation, air ambulance, attack helicopter, airborne command post, fire fighter, and civilian carrier.

The Mil Mi-8 is easily recognizable by its large, five-blade main rotor and twin turboshaft engines mounted atop its fuselage, providing the lift and power that characterize its robust performance. Its design includes a conventional pod-and-boom layout, retractable landing gear, and a spacious cargo compartment, capable of carrying both troops ...

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...

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,[1] used by over 50 countries. Russia is the main producer and the largest operator of the...

Mi-8s, for example, have been used for firefighting and search and rescue missions, off shore work, electronic- and anti-submarine warfare (ASW), reconnaissance and, of course, to transport cargo, passengers, troops or VIPs. Mi-8s have also been converted into assault helicopters.

2011年9月7日 · The battle-proven Mi-8 helicopter can be considered by right, on a par with the famous Kalashnikov assault rifle, to be a kind of symbol of the successes of the Soviet/Russian defense industry...

2024年10月18日 · The Russian Air Force Mi-8AMTSh-VA is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter optimized for use in the Arctic and Russian Far North where harsh weather conditions are predominant. Its special design allows to operate in low temperatures and low visibility including the challenging polar night.