Mil Mi-171Sh Terminator
Type: Assault / Attack Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Mil
First Deployed: 2013
Overview
The Mi-171Sh is a military assault and utility helicopter variant of the Mi-8/Mi-17 family produced by Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, optimized for the air assault, troop transport, and armed escort roles. Powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines each producing 1,617 shp, it can carry 24 combat-equipped troops or 4,000 kg of cargo. Weapon options include B8V20A rocket pods, KMG-U cluster dispensers, and 12.7mm gun pods. Bangladesh uses the Mi-171Sh for rapid reaction force deployment, border patrol, and flood disaster response across its complex delta geography.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| range | 610 km |
| length | 25.35 m |
| engines | 2x Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft 1,617 hp each |
| payload | 4,000 kg |
| weapons | Rocket pods, 12.7mm gun pod, optional ATGM |
| capacity | 24 troops |
| max_speed | 250 km/h |
| rotor_diameter | 21.29 m |
| service_ceiling | 5,000 m |
| max_takeoff_weight | 13,000 kg |
Operators
- Bangladesh
- Russia
- Various export customers
- Peru
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