- This article is about the helicopter. For the codebreaking organisation named MI-8, see Black Chamber. The Black Chamber, otherwise known as MI-8 or Cipher Bureau, was America 's first peacetime Cryptanalytic organization and a forerunner
| Mi-8 | |
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 A Polish Air Force Mil Mi-8 |
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| Type | Transport helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant |
| Maiden flight | 9 July 1961 |
| Introduced | 1967 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Soviet Union ca. Polish Air Force ( Siły Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Siły Powietrzne RP - Air Forces of the Polish Republic is the Air force branch of the Polish An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing building testing selling and maintaining Aircraft, Aircraft parts Mil Helicopters (Миль is the short name of the Soviet Russian Helicopter producer Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant (Московский вертолетный завод The maiden flight of an Aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground of its own accord Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 80 other countries |
| Produced | 1961 — |
| Number built | >12,000 |
| Unit cost | $5-8 million (2006) |
| Variants | Mil Mi-14 Mil Mi-17 Mil Mi-24 |
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The Mi-8 is the world's second most-produced helicopter[1], and is used by over 50 countries. Aircraft with a production run greater than 5000 aircraft Numbers in list are based on numbers in each aircraft article 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. An anti-tank guided missile ( ATGM) or anti-tank guided weapon ( ATGW) is a guided Missile primarily designed to hit and destroy The Mil Mi-17 export version is employed by around 20 countries; its equivalent in Russian service in the Mi-8M series. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The naval Mil Mi-14 and attack Mil Mi-24 are also derived from the Mi-8. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
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Operational service
Use in Finland
Finnish Mi-8 in Hernesaari, Helsinki, in 2005
The Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Border Guard have been using Mi-8s since the 1970s. The Finnish Defence Forces is responsible for defence of Finland. The Border Guard ( Finnish: Rajavartiolaitos, Swedish: Gränsbevakningsväsendet) of Finland is the Finnish security authority Six Mi-8Ts were first obtained, followed by a further two Mi-8Ts and two Mi-8Ps. Three of the helicopters were given to the Border Guard Wing. One of these was lost after sinking through the ice during a landing. This was soon replaced by a new Mi-8. After their Border Guard service, the helicopters were transferred to the civil register, but shortly thereafter to the Finnish Air Force. The Finnish Air Force (FAF ( Finnish: Ilmavoimat, Swedish: Flygvapnet) is one of the branches of the Finnish Defence Forces. In 1997 it was decided that all helicopters, including the remaining five Mi-8Ts and two Mi-8Ps should be transferred to the Army Wing at Utti. Utti is a small town in Southern Finland, Finland. It is located at. Two Mi-8s are still in active service (as of 2007), since deliveries of NH90 helicopters have been delayed for more than 3 years due to delays in the type approval certificate. The NHI NH90 is a medium sized twin-engine multi-role military Fly-by-wire Helicopter manufactured by NHIndustries, a company established by One Mi-8 is now exhibited at the Finnish Aviation Museum in Vantaa, and one is in Päijät-Häme Aviation Museum in Vesivehmaa near Lahti. The Finnish Aviation Museum is a museum specialised in aircraft located in Vantaa, Finland. Geography Location Vantaa encompasses 243 km² of which 190 km² is water Lahti ( Swedish: Lahtis) is a city and Municipality in Finland.
Variants
Prototypes/experimental/low production variants
- V-8 (NATO - Hip-A)
- The original single-engined prototype.
- V-8A
- A twin-engined prototype, featuring TV2-117 turboshaft engines, the prototype underwent further modifications during its life.
- V-8AT
- Prototype of the Mi-8T utility version.
- Mi-8 (NATO - Hip-B)
- Twin-engined prototype.
- Mi-8TG
- Conversion to operate on LPG gas.
- Mi-18
- Prototype helicopter design, a modification of the existing Mil Mi-8. History Since 400 AD Chinese children have played with bamboo flying toys. Two Mi-8s were extended by 0. 9 meters (3 ft), the landing gear made retractable, and a sliding door added to the starboard side of the fuselage. The Mi-18s were used in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and later used as static training airframes for pilots of the Mi-8/17. The Soviet war in Afghanistan, also known as the Soviet-Afghan War or just the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, was a nine-year conflict involving
Basic military transport/airframe variants
- Mi-8T (NATO - Hip-C)
- First mass production utility transport version, it can carry four UV-16-57 unguided rocket pods, (with S-5 rockets), on four weapons pylons on two sub-wings, and is armed with a side mounted PK machine gun. The S-5 (first designated ARS-57) is a Rocket weapon developed by the Soviet Air Force and used by Military aircraft against ground area targets
- Mi-8TV
- Armed version of the Mi-8T.
- Mi-8TVK (NATO - Hip-E, aka Mi-8TB)
- Version used as a gunship or direct air support platform. Airframe modifications add 2x external hard points for a total of 6, and mount a flexible 12. 7 mm (0. 5-inch) KV-4 machine gun in the nose. Armament of 57 mm S-5 rockets, six UV-32-57 rocket pods, 551-lb (250-kg) bombs, or four AT-2 Swatter ATGMs. The AT-2 Swatter is the NATO reporting name for the 3M11 Fleyta (flute MCLOS radio command Anti-tank missile of the
- Mi-8TBK (NATO - Hip-F)
- Armed export version, fitted with six launch rails to carry and fire Malyutka missiles. The 9K11 Malyutka ( Russian: Малютка little or tiny baby is the ( NATO reporting name: AT-3 Sagger is an MCLOS wire-guided
Command and electronic warfare variants
- Mi-8IV (NATO - Hip-G, for export - Mi-9)
- Airborne command post version characterized by antennas, and Doppler radar on tail boom (based on Mi-8T airframe).
- Mi-8PPA (NATO - Hip-K)
- Airborne jamming platform characterized by 6x “X”-shaped antennas on the aft fuselage. Built only for export.
- Mi-8PD
- Polish airborne command post version.
- Mi-8PS (NATO - Hip-D, aka Mi-8TPS)
- Radio relay and command post version.
- Mi-8SMV (NATO - Hip-J)
- Airborne jamming platform characterized by small boxes on the left side of the fuselage. Used for protection of ground attack aircraft against enemy air defenses.
- Mi-8VPK (NATO - Hip-D, aka Mi-8VZPU)
- Airborne communications platform with rectangular communication canisters mounted on weapons racks.
Other military variants
- Mi-8AV
- Minelaying version.
- Mi-8VT
- Mine-clearing version.
- Mi-8MB
- Military ambulance version.
- Mi-8R
- Reconnaissance version.
- Mi-8K
- Artillery observation, reconnaissance version.
- Mi-8PT
- Military staff transport version, fitted with improved radio equipment.
- Mi-8SKA
- Photo-reconnaissance version.
- Mi-8T(K)
- Photo-reconnaissance version.
- Mi-8TZ
- Fuel transport tanker version.
Civil variants
- Mi-8T (NATO - Hip-C)
- Civilian and military utility transport version, with accommodation for 24 passengers, fitted with tip-up seats along the cabin walls and circular cabin windows. The Mi-8T is powered by two 1,677-shp (1250-kW) Klimov TV2-117A turboshaft engines, giving the helicopter a maximum speed of 155mph (250km/h) at sea level.
- Mi-8P
- Civilian passenger transport version, with accommodation for between 28 and 32 passengers, fitted with square cabin windows, powered by two 1,700-hp (1268-kW) Klimov TV2-117A turboshaft engines.
- Mi-8S "Salon"
- Civilian VIP transport version, with accommodation for between 9 and 11 passengers, equipped with a galley and toilet.
- Mi-8MPS
- Search and rescue version (operated usually in Malaysia for Fire and Rescue Department services). For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and
- Mi-8MA
- Polar exploration version for use in the Arctic.
- Mi-8MT
- Flying crane version.
- Mi-8AT
- Civilian transport version, fitted with two improved TV2-117AG turboshaft engines.
- Mi-8ATS
- Agricultural version, fitted with a hopper and spray bars.
- Mi-8TL
- Air accident investigation version.
- Mi-8TM
- Upgraded transport version, fitted with a weather radar.
- Mi-8TS
- Hot and high desert version.
- Mi-8VIP
- De luxe VIP transport version, with accommodation for between 7 and 9 passengers.
Operators
Military Operators
Mi-8 and Mi-17 operators
An Mi-8 during "Roving Sands 99".
Croatian Mil Mi-8MTV-1
Polish Mi-8S
Serbian Mi-8T cargo helicopter
Mi-8T helicopter of YuAF. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
Ukrainian Mi-8, primarily used by the Airmobile Forces
Afghanistan- 65 have been acquired by the Afghan Air Force, with deliveries of 30 Mi-8 since 1971, and 35 Mi-17 since 1987. The airmobile force ( Ukrainian: Аеромобільні війська України is a highly mobile component of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, The Afghan National Air Corps is a service branch of the Military of Afghanistan, which is responsible for Air defense and Air warfare. [2]
Albania- At least 1 Mi-8T has been acquired by the Albanian Air Force during the mid 1990s from Ukraine. This article is about the country in southern Europe For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Albania topics. The Albanian Air Force ( Forcat Ajrore Shqiptare, FASH is the national Air Force of the Albanian military. Ukraine (Україна Ukrayina, /ukrɑˈjinɑ/ is a country in Eastern Europe. [2]
Algeria
Angola
Anguilla
Armenia- 13 in service. Algeria ( ar [[Arabic]] الجزائر, Al Jaza'ir ælʤæˈzæːʔir Amazigh: ⴷⵥⴰⵢⴻⵔ Dzayer) officially the People's Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central Anguilla (English pronunciation ang-GWILL-ah, æŋˈɡwɪlə is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, one of the most northerly of the Leeward Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani [3]
Azerbaijan- 13 Mi-17s in service
Belarus
Bangladesh- 43 Mi-17s and some Mi-8/Mi-8 MTVs in service
Bhutan- 7 Mi-8s in service
Bosnia and Herzegovina- 3 Mi-8s in service
Bulgaria- 18 Mi-8s in service
Burkina Faso- 5 Mi-8s in service
Cambodia- 6 Mi-8/17s in service
China- 250 Mi-8/17s in service
Colombia- 10 Mi-17 in service
Croatia- 15 Mi-8MTVs in service, 10 new Mi-171Sh entered service in 2007
Cuba
Czech Republic- 40 Mi-8/17s in service
Djibouti- 3 Mi-8s in service
East Germany- East German Air Force, Volksmarine
Ecuador
Egypt- 42 Mi-8s in service
Estonia
Ethiopia- 12 Mi-8s in service
Finland- Finnish Army, 2 of total 10 Mi-8 in service, 1 stored (will be withdraw from use in 2008/9)
Germany- Ex-Eastern Germany helicopters
Georgia- 18 Mi-8T/MTV helicopters in service
Ghana- Ghana Air Force
Guinea-Bissau- 1 Mi-8T in service
Hungary- 23 Mil Mi-8 helicopters in service
India- 134 Mi-8s in service of Indian Air Force
Indonesia- 10 Mi-17 was in order in 2006
Iran- 52 Mi-8/17s in service
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kenya- Used by the police for patrols acquired second hand in 2001
Kyrgyzstan- 8 Mi-8s are in service of Iraq Air Force
Laos
Latvia- 4 Mi-8/17MTV in service
Libya
Lithuania- 9 Mi-8MTV in service
Macedonia- 6 in service
Madagascar
Malaysia
Montenegro- 5 inoperable condition
Maldives
Mali
Mexico- 3 in service
Moldova- 8 in service
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar- 12 in service
Nepal
Nicaragua
North Korea
Pakistan
Peru- 14 Mi-17s in service
Poland
Romania
Russia
Serbia- 15 Mi-8's and 2 Mi-17's in service
Sri Lanka
Slovakia
Somalia
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Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine- Used by the Ukrainian Airmobile Forces, Ukrainian Air Force and Ukrainian Ground Forces
Uzbekistan
United States- Used by the 6th Special Operations Squadron for training
Vietnam
Venezuela- (Mi-17)
Yemen
Yugoslavia- Operated about 93 Mi-8T helicopters, passed on to successor states
Zambia
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Civil Operators
Aerogaviota Mi-8PS
Heli Harvest Mi-8MTV
- Azerbaijan
- Azerbaijan Airlines (Mi-8T)
- Bulgaria
- Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
- People's Republic of China
- China Northern Airlines
- Eastern General Aviation (Mi-17-1)
- Vertical de Aviacion
- Helistar
- Heliandes
- Helicol
- Cuba
- Aerogaviota
- Estonia
- Border Guard
- Germany
- German Police
- India
- Jagson Airlines
New Zealand- Heli Harvest Ltd. Aerogaviota is an Airline based in Havana, Cuba. It operates domestic passenger charters for the national tourist authority Azerbaijan ( English; Azərbaycan officially the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Respublikası is the largest and most populous country in the South Azerbaijan Airlines ( AZAL, Azeri: Azərbaycan Hava Yolları is the national Airline of Azerbaijan based in Baku. The state of Bulgaria (България transliterated bg-Latn ''Balgaria'' The country preserves the traditions (in ethnic name language and alphabet of the First Bulgarian Balkan Airlines was Bulgaria 's government-owned national carrier between 1946 and 2002 and at its height one of Europe 's largest air carriers Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES China Northern Airliners ( Simplified Chinese: 中国北方航空 Pinyin: Zhōngguó Běifāng Hángkōng was an airline based in Taoxian International Airport Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la Aerogaviota is an Airline based in Havana, Cuba. It operates domestic passenger charters for the national tourist authority Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Jagson Airlines is an Airline based in Delhi, India. It operates scheduled and charter services within India and to Bhutan and Nepal New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island (2x Mi-8MTV-1) based in Taupo
- Soviet Union
- Aeroflot
- Russia
- Aeroflot
- Aerokuznetsk
- Altay Airlines
- Baltiiskie Avialinii
- Barkol
- Kazan Enterprise
- Vladivostok Air
- Slovakia
- Air Transport Europe
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- Turkmenistan
- Turkmenistan Airlines
- United States
- Blackwater USA
- Vietnam
- VASCO - Vietnam Air Services
Specifications (Mi-8T)
General characteristics
- Crew: Three two pilots and one engineer
- Capacity: 24 passengers or 3,000 kg (6,600 lb) on internal/external hardpoints. Turkmenistan ( Türkmenistan; also known as Turkmenia) is a Turkic country in Central Asia. Turkmenistan Airlines is the Flag carrier Airline of the former soviet republic of Turkmenistan. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Blackwater Worldwide, formerly Blackwater USA, is a Private military company founded in 1997 by Erik Prince and Al Clark Vietnam (ˌviːɛtˈnɑːm Việt Nam) officially
- Length: 18. 2 m (59 ft 8 in)
- Rotor diameter: 21. 3 m (69 ft 11 in)
- Height: 3. 00 m (9 ft 10 in)
- Disc area: 356 m² (3,830 ft²)
- Empty weight: 6,990 kg (15,410 lb)
- Loaded weight: 11,100 kg (24,500 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 12,000 kg (26,500 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Klimov TV2-117 turboshafts, 1,105 kW (1,482 shp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (156 mph)
- Range: 450 km (280 mi)
- Service ceiling 4,500 m (14,760 ft)
- Rate of climb: 9 m/s (1,770 ft/min)
- Fuel consumption: 600 kg/h (1,320 lb/h)
Armament
- up to 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of disposable stores on six hardpoints, including 57 mm S-5 rockets, bombs, or 9M17 Phalanga ATGMs. The Maximum Takeoff Weight or Maximum Takeoff Mass of an Aircraft is the maximum weight at which the pilot of the aircraft is allowed to attempt to take off A turboshaft engine is a form of Gas turbine which is optimized to produce Shaft power, rather than Jet thrust. In Aviation, V-speeds or Velocity-speeds are standard terms used to define Airspeeds important or useful to the operation of Aircraft, such The maximal total range is the distance an Aircraft can fly between Takeoff and Landing, as limited by fuel capacity in powered aircraft or cross-country In Aeronautics, a ceiling is the maximum Density altitude an aircraft can reach under a set of conditions In Aerodynamics, the rate of climb RoC is the speed at which an Aircraft increases its Altitude. The S-5 (first designated ARS-57) is a Rocket weapon developed by the Soviet Air Force and used by Military aircraft against ground area targets The AT-2 Swatter is the NATO reporting name for the 3M11 Fleyta (flute MCLOS radio command Anti-tank missile of the An anti-tank guided missile ( ATGM) or anti-tank guided weapon ( ATGW) is a guided Missile primarily designed to hit and destroy
See also
Related development
Comparable aircraft
References
- ^ MIL Moscow helicopter plant website: "Concerning the number of machines built, the Mi-8 has been surpassed only by the Bell 204/205/212 family of light utility helicopters"
- ^ a b "Historical Listings", World Air Forces. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
- ^ "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007. Aviation Week & Space Technology, often abbreviated Aviation Week or AW&ST, is a weekly Magazine. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Mosnews.com
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External links
- Mi-8/Mi-17 section at www.aviation.ru
- Mi-8 Photo Gallery
- Mi-8 walkaround from Lutzk
- Mi-8PPA walkaround on ScaleModels.ru
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