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Mil Mi-8/17 Family

The Mil Mi-8/17 is a long-running family of medium twin-turbine transport helicopters. Developed by the Mil design bureau, it has been produced in passenger, cargo, military transport, rescue, medical, research, and specialized utility configurations for operators around the world. Continuing Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, and modernized derivatives make the design one of the most widely produced rotorcraft families.

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Identity

Aliases
Mi-8Mi-17HipMil Mi-8Mil Mi-17
Family Name
Mil Mi-8/17
Full Name
Mil Mi-8/17 Family
Roles
utilitycargomilitarysearch_and_rescueair_ambulanceresearch
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The Mil Mi-8/17 is a long-running family of medium twin-turbine transport helicopters. Developed by the Mil design bureau, it has been produced in passenger, cargo, military transport, rescue, medical, research, and specialized utility configurations for operators around the world. Continuing Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, and modernized derivatives make the design one of the most widely produced rotorcraft families.
First Flight Year
1,961
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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 08:52:39 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 08:52:39 UTC