The Mil Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production as of 2024 at two factories in Russia, in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service.

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. Russian production of the aircraft model still continues as of 2024. [1] .

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

Jul 24, 2020 · Mi-17 is an advanced version of the Mi-8 helicopter. Mi-8 is a twin-engine multipurpose helicopter manufactured by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, the Kazan Helicopter Plant and the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. It is operational with over 50 air forces worldwide.

The improved Mi-8 helicopter, the Mi-17, is specifically designed to improve capabilities at high altitudes and in hot weather conditions. The Mi-17 helicopter is equipped with an additional air filter on the turbine air intake, as well as a tail rotor mounted on the left side.

Oct 4, 2019 · Mi-8/17 helicopters are built at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant and the Kazan Helicopters, both Russian Helicopters companies. More than 12,000 Mi-8/17 helicopters have been produced to date – a record for twin-engine helicopters anywhere in the world.

Oct 3, 2023 · The Mi-17 "Hip" model - based on the Mi-8M/MT variant of the Soviet/Russian military - was developed with exportation in mind and has been adopted by over twenty nations worldwide. The Mi-17 model achieved its own first flight in 1975 and was introduced in 1981.

The Mi-8/17 flying hospital is designed to offer medical assistance in remote and hard-to-access regions. Special on-board equipment provides life support and first aid to patients during the journey to hospital.

The Mil Mi-17 (also known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service, NATO reporting name "Hip") is a Russian helicopter currently in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. It is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship.

Aug 3, 2024 · Mi-17 medium twin-turbine multipurpose helicopter is a deep modernization of well-reputed Mi-8 rotorcraft. Its versatility and high performance characteristics made it the most popular helicopter in the world.