Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 Hip

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.

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