Mi-8T HIP | |
|---|---|
| Paese | URSS |
| digitare | Elicottero da trasporto medio a doppia turbina |
| Descrizione | Album di 82 foto walk-around di un «Mi-8T HIP» |
Photo gallery of a Mi-8T HIP, The Mil Mi-8 is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship. The Mi-8 is the world’s most-produced helicopter and is used by over 50 countries. Russia is the largest operator of the Mi-8/Mi-17 helicopter. The prototype V-8 was designed in 1960 based on the Mil Mi-4 with a larger cabin. Powered by a 2,010 kW (2,700 shp) Soloviev turboshaft engine, the V-8 was first shown on Soviet Aviation Day parade in July 1961. The second prototype equipped with two 1,120 kW (1,500 shp) Isotov TV2 engines, made its first flight on 17 September 1962. For the production version the rotor was changed from a four blades to five blades in 1964. After a few changes it was introduced into the Soviet Air Force by 1967 as the Mi-8.
fonte: Mil Mi-8T su Wiki
| Mi-8MT Hip Walk Around | |
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| Fotografo | Sergej Burdin |
| Localizzazione | Inconsapevole |
| Foto | 58 |
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Le Mil Mi-8MT (NATO reporting name: Hip-H) is a Russian (originally Soviet) twin-turbine transport and multi-role helicopter. It represents a significant modernization of the basic Mi-8 design, incorporating more powerful engines and improved systems. The Mi-8/Mi-17 family is one of the most widely produced helicopters in the world.
Key Specifications (Mi-8MT / Mi-17 Variant)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ruolo | Medium Transport, Utility, Gunship |
| Equipaggio | 3 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer) |
| Motopropulsore | 2 × Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines, approx. 1,950 horsepower each |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | Up to 13,000 kg (28,660 lb) |
| Velocità massima | Approx. 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Troop/Passenger Capacity | 24 to 30 fully equipped soldiers |
| External Armament | Up to 6 hardpoints for rockets, gun pods, and anti-tank missiles |
Distinguishing Features
The Mi-8MT (often called Mi-17 for export) is primarily distinguished from the earlier Mi-8T by:
- Engines: Use of the more powerful TV3-117MT engines, improving performance, especially in ‘hot and high’ conditions.
- Tail Rotor: The tail rotor is positioned on the port (left) side of the tail boom (the original Mi-8T has it on the starboard/right side).
- Operational Versatility: Its large cabin and robust design allow it to serve as a troop transport, heavy-lift cargo aircraft, medevac, and armed assault platform.
Global Presence: The Mi-8/Mi-17 family is one of the most successful helicopter designs ever, flying in over 80 countries for both military and civil roles, a testament to its reliability and adaptability.
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