Mil Mi-17 Hip
Type: Utility / Transport Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Mil
First Deployed: 1994
Overview
The Mi-17 Hip-H is a medium twin-turbine utility helicopter produced by Kazan Helicopters, combining the airframe of the Mi-8 with upgraded engines. Powered by two Klimov TV3-117MT turboshafts each producing 1,454 kW, it lifts 4,000 kg internally or 5,000 kg externally. Azerbaijan operates the Mi-17 in the medium utility transport role, supporting troop insertions, logistics resupply, and casualty evacuation. Its excellent performance at altitude and in hot conditions makes it well-suited for operations in the Caucasus mountain environment.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2-3 + 24 troops or 4,000 kg cargo |
|---|---|
| range | 950 km |
| length | 25.35 m |
| engines | 2x Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft (1,900 shp each) |
| payload | 4,000 kg internal or 4,000 kg slung |
| max_speed | 250 km/h |
| rotor_diameter | 21.29 m |
| service_ceiling | 6,000 m |
| max_takeoff_weight | 13,000 kg |
Operators
- Azerbaijan
- Russia
- India
- Afghanistan
- UN forces
- Peru
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