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 …

Apr 26, 2016 · 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 …

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 …

Oct 15, 2021 · In the year of the 60th anniversary of the Mi-8 maiden flight, we revisit the history of this famous helicopter and its current modifications.

Oct 3, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Mil Mi-8 (Hip) Multirole Medium-Lift Helicopter including pictures. The global defense reference …

As of 2015, it is the third most common operational military aircraft in the world. It is often used to resupply guerrillas, insert detachments or provide close air support to attacking units....

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 …

Jun 26, 2021 · Mi-8, "eight" or simply "Russian helicopter" - today this classic rotorcraft is known all over the world. The unique combination of qualities and characteristics allows the Mi-8 to …

As the media continues to report on the war currently raging in Eastern Europe, Russian and Ukrainian Mil Mi-8s frequently feature in photographs and videos, transporting troops, special …

Mi-8AMT helicopters can fly at an average speed of 230 km / h and a maximum speed of 250 km / h. It has an operational range of 610 km and can be equipped with an additional external fuel …