Helicopters Mi-17

Mi-17

The Mi-17-V5 Helicopter is a twin high-hot performance engine, single rotor with anti-torque rotor.

The Mi-17-V5 utility helicopter was designed to perform:

1. transportation of troops and cargo
2. special operations
3. search and rescue
4. medical evacuation
5. fire fighting
6. combat role (armoured battlefield support of ground troops and destruction of heavy protected)
7. the helicopter may be switched from one role to another by rapid installation of relevant equipment

The Mi-17 medium multi purpose helicopter is a deep modernization of the well-reputed Mi-8 rotorcraft. Its versatility and high performance characteristics made it the first popular helicopter in the world. Over 11,000 Mi-8/Mi-17 helicopters have been produced to date. They are in service in 80 countries now.

At present, serially produces three main modifications of the Mi-8 rotorcraft: Mi-17-1V, Mi-17-V5, and Mi-172.

	The Mi-172 is a passenger version. It is intended for transportation of 26 passengers. Special VIP-versions for 7-11 passengers are also produced.
	The Mi-17-V5 is a transport version. It is intended for cargo transportation inside the cabin and by the external sling. It can also be used for the transportation of 36 passengers.
	The Mi-17-1V is a multipurpose helicopter. On the basis of this modification, various versions (military, flying hospital, etc.) can be produced.