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The Mi-17 (called Mi-8MT by the Russian armed forces) is a transport helicopter with combat functions. It was introduced by the Russian company Mil in the 1970s. It is a further development of the Mi-8 and was mainly equipped with more powerful engines and rotor blades.
Originally developed as a transport helicopter, the Mil Mi-8 quickly demonstrated its suitability for a wide variety of missions, such as ground support with missiles and cannons, even in combination as an attack helicopter. It has a load suspension, so it can lift up to three tons under favorable conditions. There is also a personnel-rescue winch for loads of up to 250 kilograms.
About 70 states worldwide use the Mi-17 for military purposes. About 12,000 units in numerous variants have been built. A Mi-17-1V can carry up to 30 soldiers, twelve stretchers, or 4,000 kilograms of payload.
A Slovakian Air Force Mi-17 will be on static display at AIRPOWER24.
Mil Mi-17
