Īctual model numbers vary by builder, engine type, and other options. Engine cowls are shorter than on the TV2-powered Mi-8, not extending as far over the cockpit, and an opening for a bleed air valve outlet is present forward of the exhaust. The Mi-17 can be recognized because it has the tail rotor on the port side instead of the starboard side, and dust shields in front of the engine intakes. The designation Mi-17 is for export Russian armed forces call it Mi-8MT. Recent exports to China and Venezuela for use in high mountains have the new Klimov VK-2500 version of the Klimov TV3-117 engine with FADEC control. Optional engines for " hot and high" conditions are the 1545 kW (2070 shp) Isotov TV3-117VM. The helicopter is mostly used as a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter, as well as an armed gunship version.ĭeveloped from the basic Mi-8 airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger Klimov TV3-117MT engines, rotors, and transmission developed for the Mi-14, along with fuselage improvements for heavier loads.
It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service. The Mil Mi-17 ( NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production as of 2021 at two factories, in Kazan and Ulan-Ude.
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