The
Mil Mi-17 (also known as the
Mi-8M series in Russian service,
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"
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currently in production at two factories in
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and
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. Mil Mi-8/17 is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship.
Development
Developed from the basic
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airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger TV3-117MT engines, rotors, and transmission developed for the
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, along with fuselage improvements for heavier loads. Optional engines for '
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' conditions are the 1545 kW (2070 shp) Isotov TV3-117VM. Recent exports to China and
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for use in high mountains have the new VK-2500 version of the engine with
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control.
The designation Mi-17 is for export; Russian armed forces call it Mi-8MT. The Mi-17 can be recognized because it has the tail rotor on the port side instead of the starboard side, and dust shields in front of the engine intakes. Engine cowls are shorter than on the TV2 powered Mi-8, not extending as far over the cockpit, and an opening for bleed-valve outlet is present forward of the exhaust.
Actual model numbers vary by builder, engine type, and other options. As an example, the sixteen new Ulan Ude built machines delivered to the
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in 2005 with –VM model engines were designated as Mi-171Sh, a development of the Mi-8AMTSh. Modifications include a new large door on the right side, improved
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-built
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,
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armor plates around the cockpit area and engines. Eight have a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors, and will load a vehicle up to the size of an SUV.
In May 2008 licensed production of the Mi-17 started in China, with production being led by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC and the
Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company LimitedSichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited is an aeronautics company based in Chengdu in Sichuan province, China. It is a joint venture between Russia's Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and China's Lantian Helicopter Company Limited....
in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The plant built 20 helicopters in 2008, using Russian Ulan-Ude-supplied kits; production is expected to reach 80 helicopters per year eventually. The variants to be built by Lantian will include Mi-171, Mi-17V5, and Mi-17V7.
Service usage
In May 1999, during Operation "SafedSagar", the Mi-17 was used in the first air phase of Kargil operations by 129HU of the IAF against Pakistani regular and Pakistan backed militant forces. One Mi-17 was lost in combat to shoulder fired missiles. Mi-17s were withdrawn and attacks by fixed-wing aircraft began.
The Mi-17 was used extensively by the Sri Lanka Air Force in the
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. Seven of them were lost in combat and attacks on airports.
The Mi-17 was used by the
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in
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.
In 2001, the
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used the Mi-17 against Albanian insurgents.
The Mi-17 is also used by search and rescue teams such as the
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.
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used them extensively in its operations in the
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.
The Mi-17 is used as a commercial passenger aircraft by
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, national airline of the DPRK. Previous flights include those between Pyongyang and Kaesong and Pyongyang and Haeju.
The
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utilizes their Mi-17s for anti-narcotic operations such as locating marijuana fields and dispatching
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to eradicate the plantations.
The Slovakian forces operate Mi-17s in Kosovo as part of
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.
Croatian air force operates two Mi-17 in Kososvo as a part of
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.
Both the
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and
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forces in the
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have operated them.
Operated by the Afghan National Army Air Force. In July 2010 two Mi-17 were flown by a mixed crew of
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and Afghan Air Force personnel in a 13-hour mission that rescued 2080 civilians from flood waters. This was largest rescue by two helicopters in USAF history. USAF pilot Lt Col Gregory Roberts received the
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for the mission.
Recent orders
On 28 October 2008 the
Royal Thai Army announced a deal to buy 6 Mi-17s to meet its requirement for a medium-lift helicopter. This is the first time the Thai military has acquired Russian aircraft instead of American. Flight International quotes the Thai army’s rationale: "We are buying three Mi-17 helicopters for the price of one Black Hawk. The Mi-17 can also carry more than 30 troops, while the Black Hawk could carry only 13 soldiers. These were the key factors behind the decision."
On 15 December 2008, it was reported that
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would purchase 80 Mi-17IV helicopters, which would be delivered to the
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between 2010 and 2014 to replace aging Mi-8s. An order for a further 59 was placed in August 2010.
On 11 June 2009, it was announced that the United States had handed over four Mi-17 cargo helicopters to the Pakistan Army to facilitate its counter-terrorism operation. (
Note – A leaked US embassy cable published on Wikileaks describes the request made by Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Kayani for additional helicopters
On 10 July 2009, it was announced that
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would pursue talks with Russia to purchase five Mi-17 multi-role helicopters for the
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, despite pressure from the United States.
On 16 September 2009, US Navy's Navair delivered the last two of four Mi-17s to the Afghan National Army Air Corps. On 19 June 2010, it was announced that the US government would buy and refurbish 31 Mi-17 helicopters from Russia to supply the Afghan Army.
The US is reportedly considering adding the helicopter to the US military for
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use in order to obscure troop movements. The US has used some Mi-8s and Mi-17s for training, and has purchased units for allies in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In August 2010 a contract was signed by the
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for two Mi-17Es, plus an option on a further three, to support
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.
In September 2010, the Polish Defense Minister announced that his country would buy 5 brand new Mi-17 from Russia, to support Polish operations in Afghanistan. As of 2011 all 5 Mi-17-1V were delivered.
In 2010, the Kenya Air Force purchased 3 Mi-171 medium-lift helicopters to supplement its fleet of IAR 300 Pumas, which have been flying for more than 20 years.
In 2011, Chief of Staff of Afghanistan Army Abdul Wahhab Wardak announced that the US government will pay US$367.5 million to Russian producers for 21 Mi-17s to Afghanistan. He explained the choice with the acquaintance of the Afghan technical and pilot staff with the helicopter type and that it is better suited for Afghanistan's environment.
Variants
Mi-8AMT
- Slightly modified version of Kazan
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's Mi-8MTV, built in Ulan-UdeUlan-Ude is the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, located about southeast of Lake Baikal on the Uda River at its confluence with the Selenga...
from 1991 and still powered by TV3-117VM engines although nowadays VK-2500 engines are optional. Also known as Mi-171.
Mi-8AMTSh
- Armed assault version of the Mi-8AMT, can carry the same range of weapons as the Mi-24 including the "Shturm" ATGM. Fitted with a new large door on the right side (except the prototype), kevlar plates around the cockpit area and engines, and sometimes a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors. The Russian air force received a first batch of 10 Mi-8AMTSh (without guided weapons package) in December 2010 and a second batch in June 2011.
Mi-8MT
- Basic updated version of the Mi-8T, powered by two 1,397 kW (1,874 hp) Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Provision for twin or triple external stores racks. The export version is known as Mi-17.
Mi-8MTV
- Hot and High version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM high-altitude turboshaft engines. This type has a maximum ceiling of 6,000 m.
Mi-8MTV-1
- Radar-equipped civil version of the Mi-8MTV. Russian designation of the Mi-17-1V.
Mi-8MTV-2
- Improved version of the MTV-1 with enhanced armour, updated systems, an anti-torque rotor and accommodation for 30 instead of 24 troops.
Mi-8MTV-3
- Military version of the Mi-8MTV-2, fitted with four instead of six weapons pylons, but the number of possible external stores combinations was increased from 8 to 24.
Mi-8MTV-5
- Military utility transport helicopter, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines and equipped with a loading ramp instead of the clam-shell doors, an additional door and a new "dolphin nose".
Mi-8MTV-5-Ga
- Civilian version of the Mi-8MTV-5.
Mi-8MTKO
- Night attack conversion of the Mi-8MT and Mi-8MTV helicopters. Known in Belarus as Mi-8MTKO1.
Mi-8MTD
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTF
- Smoke-screen laying version.
Mi-8MTG
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Gardenya-1FVE" single H/I-band jamming system. Export designation Mi-17PG.
Mi-8MTI (NATO – Hip-H EW5)
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Ikebana" single D-band jamming system. Also known as Mi-13, export designation Mi-17PI.
Mi-8MTPB (NATO – Hip-H EW3)
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Bizon" jamming system. Export designation Mi-17PP.
Mi-8MTPSh
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Shakhta" jamming system. Export designation Mi-17PSh.
Mi-8MTS
- Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTR1
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTR2
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTSh1
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTSh2 (NATO – Hip-H EW4)
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTSh3 (NATO – Hip-H EW6)
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTT
- Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTYa
- Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Yakhont" system.
Mi-8MS
- VIP version. Sub-variants are Mi-8MSO and Mi-8MSD.
Mi-17 (NATO – Hip-H)
- Improved version of the Mi-8, powered by two Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Basic production version.
Mi-17-1M
- High altitude operations version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.
Mi-17-1V
- Military transport, helicopter gunship version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines. Export version of the Mi-8MTV-1.
Mi-17-1VA
- Flying hospital version.
Mi-17V-3
- Export version of the Mi-8MTV-3.
Mi-17V-5
- Export version of the Mi-8MTV-5. In Canadian Forces
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service, the Mi-17-V5 is designated CH-178
Mi-17M
- Demonstration model from 1993, served as the basis for the Mi-17MD (nowadays known as Mi-17V-5).
Mi-17MD
- Initial designator of the Mi-17V-5, developed in 1995 and from 1996 fitted with a loading ramp.
Mi-17KF
- Export version fitted with new avionics.
Mi-17N
- Export version of the Mi-8MTKO with GOES-321M turret with LLLTV and FLIR.
Mi-17P
- Export version, passenger transport helicopter.
Mi-17PG
- Export version of the Mi-8MTG.
Mi-17PI
- Export version of the Mi-8MTI.
Mi-17PP
- Export version of the Mi-8MTPB.
Mi-17S
- VIP version.
Mi-17AE
- Little-known SAR and Medevac version given to Poland
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.
Mi-17 LPZS
- Specialised version for the SAR units (Leteckej Pátracej a Záchrannej Služby) of Slovakia
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. Four ordered.
Mi-17Z-2 “Přehrada”
- Czech electronic warfare version with two large canisters on each side.
Mi-18
- Prototype design, a modification of the existing Mil Mi-8. 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-8/8MT.
Mi-19
- Airborne command post version for tank and motorized infantry commanders (based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).
Mi-19R
- Airborne command post version similar to Mi-19 for commanders of rocket artillery
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(based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).
Mi-171
- Export version of the Mi-8AMT, built in Ulan-Ude.
Mi-171C
- Chinese built variant of Mi-171 by Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited
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.
Mi-171Sh
- Export version of the Ulan-Udes Mi-8AMTSh. Czech Republic
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and CroatiaCroatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
have ordered these types in 2005 and 2007. Bangladesh Air ForceThe Bangladesh Air Force , is the air arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Bangladesh Air Force currently employs more than 22,000 personnel including 600+ Pilots.-History:...
also operates Mi-171Sh as armed helicopter. The most recent operator is Peru who ordered 6, all due for delivery in 2011.
Mi-172
- Civil passenger version manufactured in Kazan plant and based on the Mi-8MTV-3.
Operators
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- Colombian Army
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- Helicol
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- Croatian Air Force
- Djibouti Air Force
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Accidents and notable incidents
- In late July 2005, John Garang
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died after the UgandaUganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n presidential Mi-172 helicopter he was flying in crashed. He had been returning from a meeting in RwakituraRwakitura is the personal country home of the president of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Apart from being his personal home, it is also the site of selected official meetings with Ugandan and foreign visitors...
with long-time ally President Yoweri MuseveniYoweri Kaguta Museveni is a Ugandan politician and statesman. He has been President of Uganda since 26 January 1986.Museveni was involved in the war that deposed Idi Amin Dada, ending his rule in 1979, and in the rebellion that subsequently led to the demise of the Milton Obote regime in 1985...
of Uganda.the meeting was very secret
- On 12 January 2008, a Mi-17 of the Macedonian Armed Forces
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crashedThe 2008 Macedonian Armed Forces Mil Mi-17 crash occurred on Saturday, 12 January 2008, when a Mil Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Macedonia, crashed 50–100 metres from the village of Blace, situated in the region of Katlanovo, approximately 10–15...
, killing all three crew members and eight passengers.
- On 31 May 2008 a People's Liberation Army
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Mi-171 transport crashed in southwest Sichuan' , known formerly in the West by its postal map spellings of Szechwan or Szechuan is a province in Southwest China with its capital in Chengdu...
provinces with 14 onboard. It was operating mission during 2008 Sichuan earthquakeThe 2008 Sichuan earthquake or the Great Sichuan Earthquake was a deadly earthquake that measured at 8.0 Msand 7.9 Mw occurred at 14:28:01 CST...
.
- On 19 November 2010, an Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh,India killing all 12 people on board. It had taken off from Tawang for Guwahati, and crashed about five minutes later at Bomdir.
- On 19 April 2011, A Pawan Hans helicopter Mi-172 burst into flames seconds before landing at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh,India on Tuesday afternoon, killing 17 people on board.
Specifications (Mil-17-1V)
See also
External links