Close up of a helicopter MI-8T propeller, Polish Army Museum, Warsaw, Poland
The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name "Hip") is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship. The first prototype, the W-8, flew in 9 July 1961. It was powered by a single AI-24V engine. A second prototype, with two AI-24V engines, made its first flight on 17 September 1962. After a few changes it was introduced into the Soviet Air Force by 1967 as the Mi-8, and remains in production as of 2009. The Mi-8 is one of the world's most-produced helicopters, and is used by over 50 countries. There are numerous variants, including the Mi-8T which is armed with rockets and anti-tank guided missiles, in addition to carrying twenty-four soldiers. The Mil Mi-17 export version is employed by around 20 countries; its equivalent in Russian service in the Mi-8M series. The naval Mil Mi-14 and attack Mil Mi-24 are also derived from the Mi-8. (spource: Wikipedia)
Size: 3380px × 5050px
Location: Polish Army Museum, Warsaw, Poland
Photo credit: © Grzegorz Gajewski / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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