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.

Mil Mi-171A2 helicopter is powered by two VK-2500PS-03 engines designed and developed by Klimov JSC. Each engine has 2,400 hp when taking off. This engine has an FADEC electronic automatic control system.

Mi-171A2 is a medium-class civil passenger transport helicopter developed by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. The helicopter was unveiled for the first time at the HeliExpo held at Dallas, Texas, US, in 2012.

Mi-171A2 is an advanced heavy multirole helicopter that combines the distinguished operational history of the Mi-8/17 series with the latest technology to deliver outstanding levels of reliability, safety and comfort.

The Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 is powered by FADEC equipped Klimov VK2500 turboshafts, a KBO-17 integrated avionics suite and a new tail rotor. The helicopter has a more efficient X-shaped steering screw and a new rotor with composite blades …

Nov 29, 2017 · Mi-171A2 helicopter is notable for a wide range of tasks fulfilled: it can be produced in transport, passenger, fire, search and rescue, medical evacuation and VIP-configurations. According to experts, the machine has a huge potential, both on the Russian market and abroad.

Jun 30, 2021 · Vietnam Civil Aviation (CAAV) granted type certificate to the Russian Mi-171A2 helicopter. The latest variant of the Mi-8/17 has been validated by India, Colombia, South Korea and now Vietnam. China, Brazil, Mexico and Peru to follow.

Dec 6, 2017 · Mi-171A2 helicopter is notable for a wide range of tasks fulfilled: it can be produced in transport, passenger, fire, search and rescue, medical evacuation and VIP-configurations. According to experts, the machine has a huge potential, both on the Russian market and abroad.

Nov 18, 2021 · Russian Helicopters demonstrated its newest commercial version of the Mil Mi-18/17 'Hip' family at this week's Dubai Airshow. The Mi-171A2 represents a culmination of six decades of development...

The 14-tonne Mi-171A2 is an upgrade of the Mi-8 with improved performance, optimised for commercial passenger and cargo transport, SAR missions and VIP transport. It features a new rotor system with composite blades, the KBO-17 digital avionics suite, two FADEC-equipped Klimov VK-2500PS-03 turboshaft engines and a Safir auxiliary power unit.