MI-17
The Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production as of 2021.
Product details
Developed from the basic Mi-8 airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger Klimov TV3-117MT engines, rotors, and transmission developed for the Mi-14, along with fuselage improvements for heavier loads. Optional engines for "hot and high" conditions are the 1545 kW (2070 shp) Isotov TV3-117VM. Recent exports to China and Venezuela for use in high mountains have the new Klimov VK-2500 version of the Klimov TV3-117 engine with FADEC 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 a bleed air valve outlet is present forward of the exhaust.
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The technical characteristics may have minor differences according to the different manufacturers of the given product. The manufacturers reserve the right to make changes to the specified parameters. |
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| Capacity | 24 troops / 4,000 kg cargo internally / 5,000 kg externally slung. |
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| Empty weight | 7,489 kg |
| Gross weight | 11,100 kg |
| Max takeoff weight | 13,000 kg normal; 13,500 kg with under-slung load |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 260 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
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