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MIL Mi-8 Stella

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Auto Credit Based on rimiha's Mi-8 Helicopter

The Mil Mi-8 (Russian: ??-8, NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968. It is now produced by Russia.[not verified in body] In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform. Along with the related, more powerful Mil Mi-17, the Mi-8 is among the world's most-produced helicopters, used by over 50 countries. As of 2015, when combined the two helicopters are the third most common operational military aircraft in the world.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Mi-8 Helicopter
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 44.8ft (13.7m)
  • Length 68.9ft (21.0m)
  • Height 18.5ft (5.6m)
  • Empty Weight 12,199lbs (5,533kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,326lbs (6,498kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 11.94
  • Wing Loading 335.7lbs/ft2 (1,638.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 42.7ft2 (4.0m2)
  • Drag Points 9610

Parts

  • Number of Parts 245
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,044