Description

The Mi-8/17 boasts an ever-expanding range of operational capabilities thanks to Russian Helicopters’ ongoing upgrade programmes. The helicopters can be fitted with a wide range of additional equipment to tackle a variety of missions.

Mi-8/17 helicopters are built at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant and the Kazan Helicopters, both Russian Helicopters companies. Currently more than 12,000 Mi-8/17 helicopters have been produced – a record for twin-engine helicopters anywhere in the world. They have been supplied to more than 100 countries worldwide and racked up total flying time of about 100 million hours.

The following models are currently in production: Mi-8AMT, Mi-8MTV-1, Mi-171, Mi-171A1 and Mi-172.

Performance:
Max. cruise Speed – 230 km/h
Max. speed – 240 km/h
Max. flight – 620 km
Hovering in ground effect (MTOW, ISA) – 3 120 m
Service ceiling (ISA) – 6 000 m

Weights:
Maximum takeoff weight – 13 000 kg
Max. cabin load – 4 000 kg
Max. external sling load – 4 000 kg

Dimensions:
Length – 18,65 m
Height – 4,76 m
Rotor diameter – 21,29 m
Passenger cabin volume – 23 ㎥

Capacity:
up to 26 persons in passenger configuration (PAX)
up to 12 persons in VIP configuration

Specification

1. Ми-171_rus.pdf
2. Mi-171_eng.pdf