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The Mil Mi-8 (Russian: Ми-8, NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968.
The Mil Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production as of 2024 at two factories, in Kazan and Ulan-Ude.
427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron operated four leased Russian Mil Mi-17-V5 designated as CH-178. Helicopters had assigned serial numbers 178404-178407. Helicopters had assigned serial numbers 178404-178407.
The Ukrainian armed forces have destroyed several of Russia’s fleet of Soviet-era Mi-8 attack helicopters during the course of Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion.
Mil Mi-8 is a helicopter produced by the Soviet Union and then subsequently by Russia. The Mil Mi-8 is a versatile, medium-lift, twin-engine helicopter of Russian design, known for its classic build. It features a five-bladed main rotor and a three-bladed anti-torque tail rotor.
Vadym, a 23-year-old Ukrainian pilot, flew harrowing missions to all three of these legendary battles in his Soviet-era MI-8 helicopter. In GoPro footage Vadym shared with Scripps News, he shows ...
Front view of a Soviet Mi-24 HIND E ground-attack helicopter. The aircraft was operated extensively during the Soviet–Afghan War, mainly for bombing Mujahideen fighters. When the U.S. supplied heat-seeking Stinger missiles to the Mujahideen, the Soviet Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters proved to be favorite targets of the rebels.
Helicopter Eurocopter AS355N Écureuil France: Light utility helicopter: In service with the Alpha Group. [109] Mil Mi-8/17 Soviet Union Russia. Transport helicopters: 60 helicopters in service. [citation needed] Mil Mi-26 Soviet Union: N/A [citation needed] Mil Mi-24 Soviet Union: Attack helicopter: N/A [citation needed]