The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968. Russian production of the aircraft model still continues as of 2024. 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.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 66.1ft (20.1m)
- Length 81.8ft (24.9m)
- Height 19.6ft (6.0m)
- Empty Weight 8,752lbs (3,969kg)
- Loaded Weight 13,727lbs (6,226kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 8.202
- Wing Loading 188.9lbs/ft2 (922.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 72.7ft2 (6.8m2)
- Drag Points 1804
Parts
- Number of Parts 119
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 713
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