| Mi-17 / Mi-8M | |
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| Two Mi-17 (Mi-8MTV1) being used for the UN | |
| Role | Transport helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Kazan Helicopter Plant |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Russia ca. 60 other countries |
| Produced | about 12,000[1] |
| Developed from | Mil Mi-8 |
The Mil Mi-17 (also known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service, NATO reporting name "Hip") is a Russian-designed helicopter currently in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude.
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Development
Developed from the basic Mi-8 airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger 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 VK-2500 version of the 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 bleed-valve outlet is present forward of the exhaust.
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 will load a vehicle up to the size of an SUV.
In October 2007 defense-aerospace.com reported the government of Saudi Arabia had signed a contract for up to 150 Mi-35 and Mi-17 helicopters worth $2.2billion.[2]
On 28 October 2008, the Royal Thai Army announced a deal to buy 6 Mi-17 to meet its requirement of a medium-lift helicopter, marking the first time the Thai military will acquire Russian aircraft instead of American.[3]
A licensed production of the Mi-17 will start in China with production being led by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC and the Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited in Chengdu, Sichuan province[4].
On 15 December 2008, Defense News reported that India will purchase 80 Mi-17IV helicopters which will be delivered to Indian Air Force between 2010 and 2014. These will replace aging Mi-8s.
On June 11, 2009, it was announced that the United States handed over four MI-17 cargo helicopters to the Pakistan Army to facilitate its counter-terrorism operation.
On July 10, 2009. It was announced that Chile will push talks with Russia to purchase five Mi-17 multirole helicopters for the Chilean Air Force despite pressure from the United States.[5]
Operational history
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In the Sri Lankan Civil War, the Mi-17 saw extensive usage by the Sri Lanka Air Force. Seven of them were lost in combat and attacks on airports.[6]
The Mi-17 was used by Colombian Army in the Operation Jaque.
In 2001 the Macedonian Air Force has used the Mi-17 against Albanian insurgents.
The Mi-17 is also used for search and rescue teams like Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department in Malaysia.
Executive Outcomes used them extensively in its operations in the Angolan Civil War.[citation needed]
Variants
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- Mi-8AMT
- Unarmed civilian transport version of the Mi-17 Hip-H.
- Mi-8AMT(Sh)
- This version of the Mi-8AMT is built in Ulan-Ude rather than Kazan.
- Mi-8MT
- Updated version of the Mi-8T, powered by two 3846-shp (2868-kW) Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Russian designation of the Mi-17 Hip-H.
- Mi-8MTV
- Hot and High version, fitted with a pressurised cabin, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.
- Mi-8MTV-1
- Radar-equipped civil version of the Mi-8MTV. Russian designation of the Mi-17-1V.
- Mi-8MTV-2
- Military version of the Mi-8MTV, fitted with a radar, six weapons pylons for carrying rocket pods, missiles and other weapons.
- Mi-8MTV-3
- Military version of the Mi-8MTV-2, fitted with four weapons pylons.
- Mi-8MTV-5
- Military utility transport helicopter. Export designation Mi-17MD.
- Mi-8MTV-5-Ga
- Civilian version of the Mi-8MTV-5.
- Mi-8MTO
- Night attack conversions of the Mi-8MT and Mi-MTV helicopters.
- Mi-8MTPB (NATO - Hip-H EW)
- Electronic jamming version of the Mi-17 Hip-H. Export designation Mi-17PP.
- Mi-8AMTSh (for export - Mi-171Sh)
- Variant with new large door on the right side, kevlar plates around the cockpit area and engines. Some of them (but not all) have a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors, and will load a vehicle up to the size of an SUV. Czech Republic and Croatia have ordered these types in 2005 and 2007. Bangladesh Air Force also operates Mi-17SH as armed helicopter[7]
- Mi-17 (NATO - Hip-H)
- Improved version of the Mi-8, powered by two Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Basic production version.
- Mi-17-1M
- High altitude operations version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.
- Mi-17-IV
- Military transport, helicopter gunship version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines. Also known as the Mi-8MTV-1.
- Mi-17-IVA
- Flying hospital version.
- Mi-17MD
- Export version of the Mi-8MTV-5, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.
- Mi-17KF
- Export version fitted with new avionics.
- Mi-17P
- Export version, passenger transport helicopter.
- Mi-17PG
- Electronic jamming helicopter, which has a single H/I-band jamming system.
- Mi-17PI
- Electronic jamming helicopter, which has a single D-band jamming system.
- Mi-17PP
- Elecrontic jamming version of the Mi-17 Hip-H. Russian designation Mi-8MTPB.
- Mi-17AE
- Little-known SAR and medevac version given to Poland.
- Mi-17Z-2
- Czech electronic warfare version.
- Mi-18
- Original designation of the Mil Mi-17.
- 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
- Fitted with more powerful turboshaft engines.
- Mi-172
- Civil Passenger version manufactured in Kazan plant
Operators
Incidents
- In 2004 an Mi-17 carrying then Vice-President of Kenya, Moody Awori crash-landed at Athi River town in the outskirts of the Kenyan capital city, Nairobi. No one was injured.[citation needed]
- January 12, 2008 Mi-17 of the Macedonian Armed Forces crashed, killing all three crew members and eight passengers.[citation needed]
- May 31, 2008 a People's Liberation Army Mi-171 transport crashed in southwest Sichuan provinces with 14 onboard. It was operating mission during 2008 Sichuan earthquake.[8]
- May 3, 2009 a Venezuelan Air Force Mi-17 transport crashed in west Tachira province with 18 onboard.[citation needed]
- May 11, 2009 a Kenya police Mi-17 carrying 28 people including the Police chief and a minister crashed in Western Kenya with serious injuries to many of them.No dead were reported.[citation needed]
- July 4, 2009 A Pakistan Army Mi-17 carrying military personnel crashed in Orakzai Agency due to technical fault. Though there was a rumor that it was hit by Taliban but facts showed that it developed a technical fault resulting in crash.[9]
- October 25, 2009 A Mi-17 of the Pakistan Army crashed in a security forces controlled area of the Bajaur Agency's Nawagai tehsil after supplying fuel and rations to a remote military post, killing 3 personnel of the Frontier Corps, and injuring the pilot, the co-pilot and 4 others. Cause of the crash was the development of a technical fault.[citation needed]
Specifications (Mil-17)
General characteristics
- Crew: Three – two pilots and one engineer
- Capacity: 32 passengers or 4,000 kg (8,800 lb) on internal/4,500 kg (10,250 lb) external hardpoints.
- Length: 18.42 m (60 ft 5 in)
- Rotor diameter: 21.352 m (69 ft 10 in)
- Height: 4.76 m (15 ft 7 in)
- Disc area: 356 m² (3,830 ft²)
- Empty weight: 7,100 kg (15,700 lb)
- Loaded weight: 11,100 kg (24,470 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 13,000 kg (28,700 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Klimov TV3-117VM turboshafts, 1,545 kW (2225 shp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (156 mph)
- Range: 950 km (594 miles)
- Service ceiling: 6,000 m (19,690 ft)
- Rate of climb: 8 m/s (1,575 ft/min)
- Disc loading: 31 kg/m² (6 lb/ft²)
- Power/mass: 0.26 kW/kg (0.16 hp/lb)
- Fuel consumption: 600 kg/h (1,320 lb/h)
Armament
- up to 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of disposable stores on six hardpoints, including bombs, rockets, and gunpods.
See also
Related development
Comparable aircraft
- Aérospatiale Puma
- Aérospatiale Super Frelon
- Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma
- AgustaWestland EH101
- NHI NH90
References
- ^ RIA Novosti - Russia - Russia denies supplying arms to Iraq -1
- ^ France Loses Out as Saudis Sign $2.2 Billion Deal for Russian Helos - defense-aerospace.com, Tuesday 30 October 2007
- ^ Bangkok PostArmy to buy Russian choppers
- ^ Mi-17 Hip Multirole Helicopter. Retrieved on May 25, 2008.
- ^ http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20090710/155488759.html
- ^ "Sri Lanka, since 1971". ACIG Journal. 2003-10-29. http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_336.shtml. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ http://www.baf.mil.bd/recruitment/aircraft.html
- ^ Helicopter with 14 aboard crashes on quake relief mission in China
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