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Mi-17 / Mi-8M
Afghan Mi-17 (alternate).jpg
A Mi-17 from the Afghan Air Force takes off from Kabul International Airport
Role Transport helicopter with armed assault capabilities
National origin Soviet Union
Design group Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
Built by Kazan Helicopter Plant
First flight 1975
Introduction 1977 (Mi-8MT), 1981 (Mi-17)
Status In service
Primary users Russia
ca. 60 other countries
Produced 1977–present
Number built approx. 12,000 as of 2007[1]
Unit cost
Prices vary based on specifications (military and civilian prices differ)
Developed from Mil Mi-8
The Mil Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Russian helicopter in production at
two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian
service. It is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter. There are also armed
gunship versions.
Contents
1 Development
2 Operational history
2.1 Service usage
2.2 Recent orders
3 Variants
4 Operators
4.1 Former operators
5 Accidents and notable incidents
6 Specifications (Mil-17-1A2)
7 See also
8 References
9 External links
Development
Developed 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. Optional engines for "hot and high"
conditions are the 1545 kW (2070 shp) Isotov TV3-117VM. 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.
The designation Mi-17 is for export; Russian armed forces call it Mi-8MT. 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. 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.
Two Egyptian Mi-17 helicopters after unloading troops during an exercise in October
2001
Actual model numbers vary by builder, engine type, and other options. As an
example, the sixteen new Ulan-Ude-built machines delivered to the Czech Air Force
in 2005 with −VM model engines were designated as Mi-171Sh, a development of the
Mi-8AMTSh. Modifications include a new large door on the right side, improved
Czech-built APU, Kevlar armor plates around the cockpit area and engines. Eight
have a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors and can load a vehicle up
to the size of an SUV.
In May 2008 licensed production of the Mi-17 started in China, with production
being led by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC and the Sichuan Lantian Helicopter
Company Limited in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The plant built 20 helicopters in
2008, using Russian Ulan-Ude-supplied kits; production is expected to reach 80
helicopters per year eventually. The variants to be built by Lantian will include
Mi-171, Mi-17V-5, and Mi-17V7.[2]
Operational history
Service usage
Macedonian Air Force Mi-17 performing a very tight low-level right turn
Mi-17s were used during the Cambodian government's 1996 dry season offensive, five
of them being converted to helicopter gunships equipped with 57mm rocket pods and
providing air support for ground forces attacking the Khmer Rouge stronghold of
Pailin.
In May 1999, during Operation Safed Sagar, the Mi-17 was used in the first air
phase of the Kargil War by 129HU of the Indian Air Force against Pakistani regular
and Pakistan-backed militant forces. One Mi-17 was downed by a shoulder-fired
missile, and a fighter aircraft was lost in combat. This led the withdrawal of
armed helicopters and attacks by fixed-wing aircraft began.[3]
The Mi-17 was used extensively by the Sri Lanka Air Force in the Sri Lankan Civil
War. Seven of them were lost in combat and attacks on airports.[4]
The Mi-17 was used by the Colombian Army in Operation Jaque.
In 2001, the Macedonian Air Force used the Mi-17 against Albanian insurgents.
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Croatian Air Force Mil Mi-17
The Mi-17 is also used by search and rescue teams such as the Malaysian Fire and
Rescue Department.
Executive Outcomes used them extensively in its operations in the Angolan Civil
War.[citation needed]
The Mi-17 is used as a commercial passenger aircraft by Air Koryo, national airline
of North Korea. Previous flights include those between Pyongyang and Kaesong and
Pyongyang and Haeju.
The Mexican Navy uses its Mi-17s for anti-narcotic operations such as locating
marijuana fields and dispatching marines to eradicate the plantations.[5]
The Slovak Air Force and Croatian Air Force operate Mi-17s in Kosovo as part of
KFOR.
Both the pro-Gaddafi and anti-Gaddafi forces in the 2011 Libyan civil war have
operated Mi-17s.
Afghan Air Force Mi-17 showing the clamshell cargo door arrangement
Mi-17s are operated by the Afghan Air Force. In July 2010 two Mi-17 were flown by a
mixed crew of United States Air Force and Afghan Air Force personnel in a 13-hour
mission that rescued 2,080 civilians from flood waters. This was the largest rescue
by two helicopters in USAF history. USAF pilot Lt Col Gregory Roberts received the
Distinguished Flying Cross for the mission.[6]
On 24 November 2015, a Russian Mi-8AMTsh was forced to land when it was hit by
insurgent machine gun fire during the combat rescue mission of the ejected crew of
the Russian Su-24 that was shot down by a Turkish Air Force F-16 earlier in the
day. A Russian marine died in the attack, while the rest of the crew was recovered
by another helicopter. The downed air-frame was destroyed with a TOW missile fired
by local insurgents.
During Tham Luang cave rescue incident in July 2018, Thai army use MI-17 helicopter
for searching operation and evacuating the first batch of survivors from Tham Luang
to Chiang Rai hospital.[7] And on 10 July 2018 Mil Mi-17 helicopter took the last
evacuated boy to the hospital [8]
Recent orders
In October 2007, the Saudi Arabian Government cancelled the purchase of 64
NHIndustries NH90 helicopters and agreed to buy 150 Russian-made Mil Mi-17 and Mi-
35 helicopters instead.[9]
On 28 October 2008 the Royal Thai Army announced a deal to buy six Mi-17s to meet
its requirement for a medium-lift helicopter. This is the first time the Thai armed
forces have acquired Russian aircraft instead of American aircraft.[10] Flight
International quotes the Thai Army's rationale: "We are buying three Mi-17
helicopters for the price of one Black Hawk. The Mi-17 can also carry more than 30
troops, while the Black Hawk could carry only 13 soldiers. These were the key
factors behind the decision."[11]
On 15 December 2008, it was reported that India ordered 80 Mi-17V-5 helicopters

worth $1.375 billion, which would be delivered to the Indian Air Force between 2011
and 2014 to replace aging Mi-8s.[12] In August 2010, it was reported that India
planned to order another 59 Mi-17s.[13] The first Mi-17V-5s entered service with
India in February 2012.[14] In December 2012, India signed a contract for 71
aircraft at a reported cost of US$1.3 billion.[15][16] In December 2014 it was
reported that India is in agreement with the Russian Federation to produce on its
territory Mi-17s and Ka-226Ts.[17] All 151 helicopters were delivered as of
February 2016.[18]
Croatian Mi-171Sh with a ramp cargo door

On 11 June 2009, it was announced that the United States had handed over four Mi-17
cargo helicopters to the Pakistan Army to facilitate its counter-terrorism
operations. This followed an urgent request for helicopters by Pakistan's Chief of
Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in a leaked US embassy cable published on
WikiLeaks.[19]
On 10 July 2009, it was announced that Chile would pursue talks with Russia to
purchase five Mi-17 multi-role helicopters for the Chilean Air Force, despite
pressure from the United States.[20] However, as of January 2013, it seems that
these plans were canceled.
On 16 September 2009, the United States Navy delivered the last two of four Mi-17s
to the Afghan National Army Air Corps.[21] On 19 June 2010, it was announced that
the US government would buy and refurbish 31 more Mi-17 helicopters from Russia to
supply the Afghan Air Force.[22]
The US was reportedly considering adding the helicopter to the US military for
special forces use in order to obscure troop movements.[23] The US has used some
Mi-8s and Mi-17s for training,[24] and has purchased units for allies in Iraq,
Afghanistan and Pakistan.[23]
In August 2010 a contract was signed by the Argentine Air Force for two Mi-17Es,
plus an option on another three, to support Antarctic bases.[25][26]
In September 2010, the Polish Defense Minister announced that his country would buy
five new Mi-17s from Russia, to support Polish operations in Afghanistan. All five
Mi-17-1Vs were delivered by 2011.[27]
In 2011, Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army Abdul Wahab Wardak announced
that the US government will buy Mi-17s for use by Afghanistan's troops. He
explained the choice of the Russian helicopter over the American Chinook was due to
the familiarity of the Afghan technical and pilot staff with the helicopter type
and that it is better suited for Afghanistan's environment.[28] The United States
continued to purchase the helicopters for Afghanistan in 2013, despite a
congressional prohibition.[29] Overall, 63 Mi-17s were acquired through the 2011
contract at a cost of US$16.4 to US$18.4 million each, or US$4 to US$6 million more
each than a refurbished American Chinook.[30]
China signed two contracts with Rosobornexport in 2009 and 2012 for 32 and 52 Mi-
171E, respectively.[31]
In 2014 and 2015, Bangladesh ordered a total of 11 Mi-171Sh helicopters. 5 more

ordered in 2017.[32]
The Helicopters of Russia has concluded a contract with the Defense Ministry of
Belarus for the supply of twelve Mi-8MTV-5 military transport helicopters in 2016–
2017. The Belarusian military will get the helicopters possessing the same
parameters as those used by the Russian military.[33] The contract was executed in
April 2017.[34]
Over 800 Mi-17s were exported in 2006–2016.[35]
In the course of the Army-2017 International Military Technical Forum signed a

contract to supply two Mi-171Sh helicopters to Burkina Faso.[36] Also signed a
contract for the supply of helicopters to Russian state special purpose aviation.
Three Mi-8AMTSh military transport helicopters were produced and three more were
ordered later.[37][38]
Royal Thai Army ordered 2 Mi-17V-5s in September 2017 and RF National Guard ordered
two Mi-8AMTSHs in April 2018.[39][40]
Variants
Bulgarian Air Force Mi-17
Russian Air Force Mil Mi-8MTV-5
Russian Air Force Mil Mi-8AMTSh
Mi-17 of the 107th Helicopter Unit, Indian Air Force
People's Liberation Army Ground Force Mi-17
Mexican Navy Mi-17 with RDR-1500B Radar and FLIR Star SAFIRE II
Mi-17 in Gulistan district, Farah province, Afghanistan
Mil Mi in Egypt
Kazakhstan Air Force Mil Mi-8MT
Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Mi-17-1V
Mi-171Sh
Pakistan Army Mi-17
Egyptian Air Force Mi-17 flies over Range A as the Combined Live fire Exercise
(CALFEX) is conducted near Mubarak
A Mexican Navy Mi-17 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5)
A Mi-171E helicopter of the Iraqi Army Aviation Command
A Royal Thai army Mi-17 helicopter in 2014

Mi-8AMT
Slightly modified version of Kazan's Mi-8MTV, built in Ulan-Ude from 1991 and still
powered by TV3-117VM engines although nowadays VK-2500 engines are optional. Also
known as Mi-171.
Mi-8AMTSh
Armed assault version of the Mi-8AMT, can carry the same range of weapons as the
Mi-24 including the "Shturm" ATGM. Fitted with a new large door on the right side
(except the prototype), aramid fiber plates around the cockpit area and engines,
and sometimes a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors. The Russian air
force received a first batch of 10 Mi-8AMTSh in December 2010,[41] and a second
batch in June 2011.[42] Deliveries were continued in 2012 and 2013.[43][44] Russian
Defense Ministry signed a contract for 40 helicopters in August 2013.[45] First 8
upgraded helicopters were delivered in 2014.[46][47] In total, 40 helicopters were
delivered in 2014.[48] Long-term government contract to supply modernized Mi-8AMTSh
was signed in Ulan-Ude in August 2013 and provides for the delivery of unique
machines – the first production batch with improved resource performance including
significant savings on maintenance during the life cycle of the helicopter. Mi-
8AMTSh passed to the Defense Ministry obtains a larger capacity engines VK-2500
with an upgraded (reinforced) transmission that provide objective control of
exploratory work, and make the use of the helicopter in the highlands and hot
climates more efficient.[49] 13 helicopters were delivered in 2015.[50] 8
helicopters were delivered in the first half of 2016.[51] More than 20 Mi-8AMTs and
Mi-8AMTShs were delivered to the Russian Interior Ministry in recent years.[52] Mi-
8AMTSh-VA arctic version is also supplied to the Russian Air Force and Naval
Aviation.[53][54] The first batch of Mi-8AMTSh for 2017 was delivered in late May.
[55] A new delivery in June 2017.[56] 13 more in early 2018.[57][58] A new large
delivery in June 2018.[59]
Mi-8MT
Basic updated version of the Mi-8T, powered by two 1,397 kW (1,874 hp) Klimov TV3-
117MT turboshaft engines. Provision for twin or triple external stores racks.[60]
The export version is known as Mi-17.
Mi-8MTV
Hot and High version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM high-altitude turboshaft
engines.[61] This type has a maximum ceiling of 6,000 m.[62]
Mi-8MTV-1
Radar-equipped civil version of the Mi-8MTV. Russian designation of the Mi-17-1V.
Mi-8MTV-2
Improved version of the Mi-8MTV-1 with enhanced armour, updated systems, an anti-
torque rotor and accommodation for 30 instead of 24 troops.
Mi-8MTV-3
Military version of the Mi-8MTV-2, fitted with four instead of six hardpoints, but
the number of possible external stores combinations was increased from 8 to 24.
Mi-8MTV-5
Military utility transport helicopter, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft
engines and equipped with a loading ramp instead of the clam-shell doors, an
additional door and a new "dolphin nose". First deliveries to the VVS in 2012.[63]
Deliveries continued in 2013 and 2014.[64][65][66] Russia currently uses improved
Mi-8 MTV-5-1s. These helicopters are intended for the transport of goods and
machinery weighing up to 4 tons and these helicopters with optional rocket or
cannon armament. The cockpit lighting is modified to support night vision goggles
and the communication systems have been modernized. As of June 2017, the
manufacturer has supplied 100 Mi-8MTV-5 vehicles out of 140 to the Defense
Ministry.[67] 6 Mi-8MTV-5-1 were delivered in July 2017.[68] A new delivery in
September 2017.[69] Next delivery in early 2018.[70] 5 Mi-17V5-1s delivered in July
2018.[71]
Mi-8MTV-5-Ga
Civilian version of the Mi-8MTV-5.
Mi-8MTKO
Night attack conversion of the Mi-8MT and Mi-8MTV helicopters. Known in Belarus as
Mi-8MTKO1.
Mi-8MTD
Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTF
Smoke-screen laying version.
Mi-8MTG
Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Gardenya-1FVE" single H/I-band
jamming system. Export designation Mi-17PG.
Mi-8MTI (NATO Hip-H EW5)
Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Ikebana" single D-band jamming
system. Also known as Mi-13, export designation Mi-17PI.
Mi-8MTPB (NATO Hip-H EW3)
Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Bizon" jamming system. Export
designation Mi-17PP.
Mi-8MTPSh
Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Shakhta" jamming system. Export
designation Mi-17PSh.
Mi-8MTS
Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTR1
Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT. The Russian Air Force (VVS) received
three new Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare (EW) helicopters on 4 March 2014. Mi-8MTPR-
1 is a standard Mi-8MTV-5-1 with a 'Rychag-AV' active jamming station installed on
board. The helicopters are designed to be able to detect and suppress electronic
command-and-control systems as well as the radars of surface-to air and air-to-air
missiles. Additional Mi-8MTPR-1s are currently under construction, with the Russian
Ministry of Defence is set to eventually receive 18 of the EW helicopters.[72] 12
helicopters were delivered as of the first half of 2016.[73][74]
Mi-8MTR2
Mi-8MTSh1
Mi-8MTSh2 (NATO Hip-H EW4)
Mi-8MTSh3 (NATO Hip-H EW6)
Mi-8MTT
Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.
Mi-8MTYa
Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Yakhont" system.
Mi-8MS
VIP version. Sub-variants are Mi-8MSO and Mi-8MSD.
Mi-17 (NATO Hip-H)
Improved version of the Mi-8, powered by two Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines.
Basic production version.
Mi-17-1
Export version of Mi-8AMT.
Mi-17-1M
High altitude operations version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft
engines.
Mi-17-1V
Military transport, helicopter gunship version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM
turboshaft engines. Export version of the Mi-8MTV-1.
Mi-17-1VA
Flying hospital version.
Mi-17-2
Export version of Mi-8MTV-2.
Mi-17V-3
Export version of the Mi-8MTV-3.
Mi-17V-5
Export version of the Mi-8MTV-5. This variant is designated CH-178 by the Canadian
Forces.[75]
Mi-17V-7
Mi-17V-5 equipped with VK-2500 engine and clam shell doors.[76]
Mi-17M
Demonstration model from 1993, served as the basis for the Mi-17MD (nowadays known
as Mi-17V-5).
Mi-17MD
Initial designator of the Mi-17V-5, developed in 1995 and from 1996 fitted with a
loading ramp.
Mi-17KF
Export version fitted with new avionics including Inertial Navigation Unit along
with GPS at tail boom.
Mi-17N
Export version of the Mi-8MTKO with GOES-321M turret with LLLTV and FLIR.
Mi-17P
Export version, passenger transport helicopter.
Mi-17PG
Export version of the Mi-8MTG.
Mi-17PI
Export version of the Mi-8MTI.
Mi-17PP
Export version of the Mi-8MTPB.
Mi-17S
VIP version.
Mi-17AE
Little-known SAR and Medevac version given to Poland.
Mi-17 LPZS
Specialised version for the SAR units (Leteckej Pátracej a Záchrannej Služby) of
Slovakia. Four ordered.[77]
Mi-17Z-2 “Přehrada”
Czech electronic warfare version with two large canisters on each side.
Mi-18
Prototype design, a modification of the existing Mil Mi-8. Two Mi-8s were extended
by 0.9 meters (3 ft), the landing gear made retractable, and a sliding door added
to the starboard side of the fuselage. The Mi-18s were used in the Soviet invasion
of Afghanistan, and later used as static training airframes for pilots of the Mi-
8/8MT.
Mi-19
Airborne command post version for tank and motorized infantry commanders (based on
Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).
Mi-19R
Airborne command post version similar to Mi-19 for commanders of rocket artillery
(based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).
Mi-171
Export version of the Mi-8AMT, built in Ulan-Ude.
Mi-171A
Mi-171 civilian passenger helicopter modified to meet FAR 29 and JAR 29
requirement.[78]
Mi-171A1
Mi-171 civilian cargo helicopter modified to meet FAR 29 and JAR 29 requirement.
[78]
Mi-171A2
Newest version powered by VK-2500PS-03 engines (civil version of the engines
installed on Mi-28 combat helicopters), digital navigation system with data display
indication reducing the crew to two people, and a new rotor system.[79]
Mi-171C
Chinese built variant of Mi-171 by Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited, with
two radars, one weather radar in the forward section, and another Doppler
navigational radar under tail boom. Clam shell doors are replaced by a single ramp
door.
Mi-171E
Mi-171 equipped with VK-2500-03 engines to operate in extreme temperature limits,
from −58 to 50 Celsius.[80]
Mi-171M
Modernized Mi-171 to reduce crew from 3 to 2.[78]
Mi-171S
Mi-171 with western avionics such as AN/ARC-320 transceiver, GPS and standard NATO
flight responder.[81]
Mi-171Sh
Export version of the Ulan-Udes Mi-8AMTSh. Czech Republic and Croatia have ordered
these types in 2005 and 2007. Bangladesh Air Force also operates Mi-171Sh as armed
helicopter.[82] Two recent operators are Peru who ordered 6, all due for delivery
in 2011,[83] and Ghana which received 4 of the helicopters in January 2013.[84]
Mi-171Sh2
upgraded virsion of mi-171sh by(SPARK)for Alge[85] with a new avionics engines and
optronic ball, active and passive protection System"President-S", two rockets pods
B8W20A, eight missiles 9M120 "Ataka"[86]
Mi-172
Civil passenger version manufactured in Kazan plant and based on the Mi-8MTV-3.
Operators
Main article: List of Mil Mi-8/17 operators
Afghanistan[87]
Algeria[87]
Angola[87]
Argentina[87]
Azerbaijan[87]
Bangladesh[87]
Bosnia and Herzegovina[87]
Bulgaria[87]
Burkina Faso[87]
Cambodia[87]
Canada[75]
Cameroon[88]
Chad[87]
China[87]
Colombia[87]
Republic of the Congo[87]
Democratic Republic of the Congo[87]
Croatia[87]
Cuba[87]
Czech Republic[87]
Djibouti[87]
Ecuador[87]
Egypt[87]
Eritrea[87]
Ethiopia[87]
Ghana[87]
Hungary[87]
India[87]
Indonesia[87]
Iraq[87]
Iran[87]
Kazakhstan[87]
Kenya[87]
Laos[87]
Latvia[87]
Lithuania[87]
Macedonia[87]
Malaysia[89]
Mexico[90]
Mongolia[87]
Montenegro[87]
Myanmar[87]
Namibia[87]
Nepal[87]
Nicaragua[87]
Niger[87]
Nigeria[87]
Pakistan[87]
Papua New Guinea[91]
Peru[87]
Poland[87]
South Korea[92]
Russia[87]
Rwanda[87]
Senegal[87]
Serbia[93][94]
Sierra Leone[87]
Slovakia[87]
South Sudan[87]
Sri Lanka[87]
Syria[87]
Thailand[87]
Turkey[95]
Turkmenistan[87]
Uganda[87]
Ukraine[87]
United Kingdom[96]
United States[97]
Uzbekistan[87]
Venezuela[87]
Vietnam[87]
Yemen[87]
Zambia
Former operators
Czechoslovakia[98]
Soviet Union[99]
Accidents and notable incidents
On 16 September 2000, a Mi-17 of the Sri Lankan Airforce crashed near Aranayake in
Kegalle District, Sri Lanka with one of the then government ministers on
board.Besides minister, there were 14 others on board – nine party officials, three
bodyguards and two crew members.The authorities initially claimed that engine
failure had caused the crash.The government immediately ordered an inquiry into the
crash and in January 2001 President Kumaratunga appointed a Presidential Commission
to inquire into the crash.However, neither found any conclusive evidence for the
crash's cause.[100]
In December 2003, a Polish Air Force Mi-8 crashed with Prime Minister Leszek Miller
on board; all survived.
On 30 July 2005, a Mi-17 presidential helicopter crashed in mountain ranges in
South Sudan due to poor visibility claiming the life of then President of South
Sudan John Garang, six of his colleagues and seven Ugandan crew members. He was
returning from a private visit in Rwakitura meeting President Yoweri Museveni of
Uganda.[101][better source needed][102]
On 12 January 2008, a Mi-17 of the Macedonian Armed Forces crashed, killing all
three crew members and eight passengers.
On 3 March 2008, an Iraqi Air Force Mi-17 (Mi-8AMT) crashed near Baiji while
ferrying troops from Tal Afar to the capital Baghdad. All eight people on board
perished in the accident.[103]
On 31 May 2008, a People's Liberation Army Mi-171 transport crashed in southwest
Sichuan province with 14 on board. It was on a mission during 2008 Sichuan
earthquake.[104]
On 14 January 2009, an Afghan Air Force Mi-17 crashed in Herat while en route to
Farah province. All 13 on board were killed, including Maj. Gen. Fazl Ahmad Sayar,
one of Afghanistan's four regional commanders.[105]
On 14 February 2010, a Yemeni Air Force Mi-17 crashed in Northern Yemen, hitting an
Army vehicle. All eleven people on board were killed, along with three others on
the ground.[106]
On 28 July 2010, an Iraqi Air Force Mi-17 (Mi-8M) crashed in a sandstorm about 110
km south of Baghdad, killing all 5 occupants.[107]
On 19 November 2010, an Indian Air Force Mi-17 crashed near Tawang in Arunachal
Pradesh, India killing all 12 people on board. It had taken off from Tawang for
Guwahati, and crashed about five minutes later at Bomdila.[108]
On 19 April 2011, a Pawan Hans Mi-172 burst into flames seconds before landing at
Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, India, killing 17 people on board.[109]
On 18 May 2012, a Mi-17 crashed while in training in Yaracuy, Venezuela, killing 4
people.[110]
On 11 July 2012, a Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashed near Skardu Airport in Gilgit-
Baltistan, killing 5 people.[111]
On 30 August 2012, two Indian Air Force Mi-17s collided near Jamnagar in Western
India, killing 9 people.[112]
On 11 February 2013, a Mi-17 belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force crashed into the
Caspian Sea killing all 3 people on board.[113]
On 25 June 2013, a Mi-17 V5 of the Indian Air Force crashed while undertaking
rescue operations in the flood-ravaged areas of the state of Uttarakhand in
northern India. IAF chief NAK Browne ruled out possibility of any of the 20 men on
board surviving. There were five staff from IAF, six from Indo-Tibetan Border
Police (ITBP), and nine from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).[114]
On 16 September 2013, a Turkish Air Force F-16 shot down a Syrian Mil-17 at the
border after the helicopter violated Turkish airspace. Two crew members reportedly
bailed out before the aircraft crashed in Syrian territory.[115]
On 9 November 2013, an Indonesian Army Mi-17 crash killed at least 13 people after
the helicopter caught on fire in the jungles of Borneo.[citation needed]
On 26 January 2014, an Egyptian Army Mi-8/17 was shot down over the Sinai peninsula
by local Islamist insurgents using a Russian built MANPADS. All five of the crew
died.[116]
On 7 July 2014, a Vietnam People's Air Force Mi-171 military helicopter crashed on
the outskirts of Hanoi while on a training mission for parachute recruits. Among 21
men on board, 16 died, 4 others died in hospital, only 1 survived.[117] The pilot
crashed in a field, probably to avoid the local market and houses.[118][119]
On 10 July 2014, a Macedonian police Mi-17-V5 crashed overnight during a training
flight near the southern town of Strumica, killing all four people on board. The
four crew members were all pilots, each with more than 30 years of flight
experience. They were on a night training flight when the Mi-17-V5 hit a 120-meter
(394-ft) tall television transmitter tower near Strumica, about 190 kilometers (120
miles) south of the capital Skopje.[120]
On 21 September 2014, an Egyptian Army Mi-8/17 crashed near Kom Oshem, Fayoum
Governrate while on a transport mission from Bani Sweif Governrate. All the crew
died.[citation needed]
On 13 March 2015, Serbian Army Mi-17 crashed just short of Belgrade airport[121]
when employed in transportation, from Novi Pazar to military medical facility in
Belgrade, of a 5-day old baby with respiratory problems due to road blockade by the
landslide. All 7 individuals aboard, including four crew members, two medical staff
and the patient have died.[122]
On 8 May 2015, a Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashed near the Naltar area of Gilgit in
Gilgit-Baltistan, killing the Norwegian and Philippine ambassadors and the wives of
the Malaysian and Indonesian ambassadors. Two Pakistan Army pilots, Major Al-Tamash
and Major Faisal, were also killed in the incident. The Polish and Dutch
ambassadors were injured.[123]
13 May 2015: A Mi-17 helicopter on a training flight belonging to Bangladesh Air
Force crash landed at the airport and caught fire. All three people on board
sustained major injuries and were hospitalized.[124]
28 July 2015: A Mi-17 helicopter from the Presov Helicopter Airbase of the Slovak
Air Force crashed into a forested area near Hradisko, Terňa, Slovakia during a
routine training flight. The pilot died on the scene and the remaining two crew
members sustained major injuries and were hospitalized.[125]
On 27 March 2016, a Mi-17 of the Algerian Air Force crashed in Southern Algeria
causing the death of 12 military personal and two injured.[126]
On 4 August 2016, A Pakistani Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the Punjab
government en route to Russia for repair, crashed in Logar Province, Afghanistan.
The six people on board were reportedly taken as hostage by Taliban.[127]
On November 27, 2016, an Iranian Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the IRGC
dispatched to an oil rig located 12 miles off the coast of Amirabad in the northern
province of Mazandaran, crashed in the Caspian Sea. All five people on board died.
[128]
On December 31, 2016, a Venezuelan Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the
Venezuelan Army covering the route SVPA – SVLE crashed in the Amazonas State.[129]
[130]
On 29 May 2017 a Mi-17 transport helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force
which was engaged in flood relief operations was forced to land with extensive
damage in Baddegama, and none of the crew members injured.[131][132]
On 6 October 2017 an Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed in Arunachal
Pradesh killing 7 on board.[133]
On 3 April 2018, an Mi-17 transport helicopter of the Indian Air Force crashed in
Kedarnath. All the people onboard survived. Indian Air Force has ordered an inquiry
into the crash.[134]
On 11 June 2018, a Mi-17 of the Bulgarian Air Force crashed at Plovdiv Airport,
Bulgaria killing two on board.[citation needed]
Specifications (Mil-17-1A2)
Data from [135]
General characteristics
Crew: Three: two pilots and one engineer

Capacity: 24 troops or 12 stretchers or 4,000 kg (8,820 lb) cargo internally /5,000
kg (11,023 lb) externally slung.
Length: 18.465 m (60 ft 7 in)
Rotor diameter: 21.25 m (69 ft 10½ in)
Height: 4.76 m (15 ft 7¼ in)
Disc area: 356 m² (3,834 ft²)
Empty weight: 7,489 kg (16,510 lb)
Loaded weight: 11,100 kg (24,470 lb)
Max. takeoff weight: 13,000 kg (28,660 lb)
Powerplant: 2 × Klimov VK-2500PS-03 turboshaft, 2,400 hp () each
Performance
Maximum speed: 280 km/h (151 knots, 174 mph)

Cruise speed: 260 km/h
Range: 800 km (431 nmi, 497 mi) (with main fuel tanks)
Service ceiling: 6,000 m (19,690 ft)
Rate of climb: 8 m/s[citation needed] (1,575 ft/min)
Armament
up to 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of disposable stores on six hardpoints, including bombs,
rockets and gunpods.
See also
Aviation portal
List of utility helicopters
Related development
Mil Mi-8
Mil Mi-14
Mil Mi-38
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
Aérospatiale Super Frelon

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AgustaWestland AW101
NHIndustries NH90
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
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The Mi-17 was used by the Colombian Army in Operation Jaque.

On 15 December 2008, it was reported that India ordered 80 Mi-17V-5 helicopters

Croatian Mi-171Sh with a ramp cargo door

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Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Mi-17-1V

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Maximum speed: 280 km/h (151 knots, 174 mph)

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