https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-17
Mi-17 is the export version of the Russian armed forces Mi-8MT
also see
http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/23860/cia-put-the-first-mi-17-chopper-it-flew-into-afghanistan-after-9-11-in-a-museum-you-cant-visit
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.
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.
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
Number built
approx. 12,000 as of 2007
Unit cost
Prices vary based on specifications (military and civilian prices differ)
Developed from
Mil Mi-8
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