Mil Mi-8
Development of the Russian-made Mi-8 (NATO Designation: 'Hip') medium multipurpose helicopter began in 1958 with the prototype, V-8. The airframe is of semimonocoque type with wings.
Maximum internal and external payloads are 4000 kg and 3000 kg, respectively. The aircraft can carry 26 passengers in addition to the crew.
Overview
Data on design, manufacture and statusConfiguration
Primary flight and mechanical characteristicsVTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 1 Single main rotor
Dedicated control device: 1 Tail rotor
Crew required: 3 in Other arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)
Key Characteristics
Data on key physical featuresAircraft Details
Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipmentReferences
References and sources used
Mikhail Mil. School of the embodiment of ideas
Vertolet
2009 (page 89)
Book
2009 (page 89)
Book
Russia's Arms Catalog: Volume II (Air Force)
Military Parade Ltd.
1996 (page 31)
Book
1996 (page 31)
Book
Russia's Helicopter World
Vertolet
2000 (page 31)
Book
2000 (page 31)
Book
Russian Helicopters, Ka-27
Russian Нelicopters, JSC
5 July 2017 (page 209)
Website
5 July 2017 (page 209)
Website
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