Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 Hip
Type: Utility / Transport Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Mil
First Deployed: 2000
Overview
Russian-made utility helicopter operated by the Central African Armed Forces. The most widely used military helicopter in the CAR for troop and supply transport across the country's vast territory. Limited armed variants with rocket pods provide basic fire support. Operational availability severely limited by lack of maintenance infrastructure and spare parts.
Operators
- Central African Republic
- Peru
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