Mi-17 (Hip H) Russian Medium Transport Helicopter
Mi-17
Utility Helicopter
Other
Basic Information
Name
Mi-17 (Hip H) Russian Medium Transport Helicopter
Designation
Mi-17
Alternate Designation
Mi-17; Mil Mi-17; Hip H
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Kazan Helicopter Plant, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Date of Introduction
1975
Description
The Mil Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet/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. The improved version of the Mi-8 is the Mi-17 Hip multipurpose helicopter, also known as the Mi-8TMB. It is specifically designed for improved capabilities at high altitudes and in hot weather conditions. The Mi-17 is identifiable from the Mi-8 by the additional air filters on the turbine air intakes, as well as the left-hand side mounted tail rotor, required by the more powerful TB-3-117A turboshaft engines it is fitted with. The Mi-17 can climb at the rate of 8m/s. The maximum and cruise speed of the helicopter is 250km/h and 225 km/h respectively. The range of the helicopter is 465 km and the service ceiling is 6,000m. The aircraft weighs around 7,489 kg and its maximum take-off weight is 13,000 kg. The Mi-8/17 has given rise to a bewildering range of versions that fulfill a wide variety of specialized roles. Dedicated combat support variants include airborne reserve command posts, electronic countermeasures (with onboard jammers), Communications intelligence, and command relay. Other versions carry out delivery of fuel to front-line units, photo-reconnaissance, artillery fire-correction, reconnaissance, VIP transport, minelaying, and mine clearing.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
3
Engine
Turboshaft (1900 hp)
Range
465.0 km
Service Ceiling
4500 m
Variants
Mi-17/Mi-8MT/Mi-8MTV/Mi-17V Hip-H
These designations refer to the mid-life upgrade given to the original Mi-8 (see "Description," above). Those with a V designation are the armed configuration and are equipped with bolt-on armor on the side and behind the pilot's seat, ASO-3 and ASO-2 chaff/flare countermeasures system (consisting of three banks of launchers on each side and underneath the tailboom), Hot Brick IR jammers and IR suppressors over the engine exhausts. It was first shown in August 1989
Mi-17P
This is an improved electronic countermeasures (ECM) helicopter fitted for electronic warfare, communications jamming and intercept.
Mi-17PI
Similar to Mi-17P, but with one D-band jammer.
Mi-17PG
Similar to Mi-17P, but with H/I-band pulse and continuous wave jamming system.
Mi-17Z-II
This is an electronic warfare variant used by Czech and Slovak air forces. It is reportedly either an airborne early warning (AEW) or electronic warfare (EW) version.
Mi-17MD
This refers to the current Kazan production model. It is similar to the standard Mi-17 but has its passenger capacity increased to 40 and is fitted with built-in rear ramp that can rise to meet truncated clam-shell doors.
Mi-17KF
This is a new variant jointly developed by Kazan, Mil and Kelowna Flightcraft.
Mi-171
This Mi-17 variant is fitted with TV3-117VM engines (2,070 shaft hp) for improved lifting capability and performance.
Mi-171M/Mi-171A2
This is a new variant announced by Russian Helicopters in June 2010. It features a Klimov VK-2500PS-03 turboshaft engine, with full authority digital engine control (FADEC), modernized auxiliary power unit and main gearbox, as well as improved swashplate, main rotor head and transmission. A new X-shaped tail rotor and composite rotors are fitted.
Mi-17M/Mi-171V
This is the current production version from Kazan helicopters. It is nearly identical to Mi-171 except that it has options for armament, radar, flotation gear or fire-fighting equipment.
Mi-172
This version is also similar to Mi-171, but is equipped for civilian flight operations. It was developed under a July 2002 agreement among the Kazan plant, BAE Systems and Kelowna Flightcraft of Canada.
Mi-17 Pratap
This is the Indian air force designation for its Mi-17 aircraft.
Mi-17-1VA
This is an ambulance variant developed for Russian Ministry of Health for civilian disaster relief. It is equipped for in-flight emergency treatment.
Mi-17V5
This variant is equipped with a full glass cockpit, advanced avionics and navigation systems. It has onboard weather radar, state of the art autopilot and is compatible with third-generation night-vision goggles. A powerful winch is fitted for disaster relief operations.
Mi-171E
This helicopter is powered by VK-2500-03 engines and has a Safir 5K/G Mi auxiliary power plant to support high altitude operations.
Mi-171E2
This is an improved variant of the Mi-171E with VK-2500PS-03 high-altitude engines with increased power; full authority digital engine control (FADEC); new main rotor made of polymeric composite materials with an improved profile; an X-shaped tail rotor similar to that on the Mi-171A2; and an upgraded fuselage, modified tail and keel beams and a larger stabilizer.
Mi-171SH Storm
This is a modernized combat transport variant with upgraded engines; new rotor system with an improved profile composite main rotor and X-shaped tail rotor; and the latest variant of the President-S self-defense system. It features titanium and Kevlar armor protection.
System
Alternative Designation
Mi-17; Mil Mi-17; Hip H
Manufactuer
Kazan Helicopter Plant
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant
Primary Function
Armed assault-transport
Type
Medium twin-turbine transport helicopter
In Service
1975-Present
Crew
3 (2x pilots, 1x flight engineer)
Blades, Main Rotor
5 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
3 ea
Day/Night Capable
The Mi-8 is equipped with instruments and avionics allowing operation in day, night, and instrument meteorological conditions.
All Weather Capable
The Mi-8 is equipped with instruments and avionics allowing operation in day, night, and instrument meteorological conditions.
Takeoff or Landing Limitations
INA
Vertical Climb Rate
9 m/s
Number of Hard Points
4 ea
Standard Payload
HIP: 24 troops, or 3,000 kg internal or external loads on 4x hardpoints.
Landing Gear
Fixed main gear struts run down and out from attachment points on the upper, rear fuselage. A second strut holds the wheel well away from the lower fuselage. The two-wheel nose gear is fitted under the fuselage just behind the cockpit
Dimensions
Length, with Rotors Turning
25.2 m
Length, Fuelage
18.2 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
5.65 m
Main Rotor Diameter
21.3 m
Tail Rotor Diameter
3.9 m
Cargo Compartment, Length
5.3 m
Cargo Compartment, Width
2.3 m
Cargo Compartment, Height
1.8 m
Weight, Maximum Gross
13,000 kg
Weight, Normal Takeoff
11,100 kg
Weight, Empty
7,489 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x TV3-117VM
Engine Type
Medium twin-turbine
Engine Power
1,900 hp
Fuel, Internal
445 liters
Fuel, Internal Aux Tank
915 liters ea
Fuel, External Fuel Tank
45 liters in port tank,
680 liters in starboard tank
Speed, Maximum
250 km/h
Speed, Average
240 km/h
Service Ceiling
4,500 m
Range, Maximum Load
350 km
Range, Normal Load
460 km
Range, with Auxilery Fuel
950 km
Service Ceiling, Service
6,000 m
Service Ceiling,Hover (out of ground effect)
800 m
Service Ceiling,Hover (in ground effect)
1,900 m
Vertical Climb Rate
9 m/s
Standard Payload
HIP H: 24 troops, or 3,000 kg internal or external loads on 4x hardpoints.
Door Mounted Gun
Note
Loaded combat troops can fire personal weapons through windows from inside cabin.
Wing Mounted Weapons
Additional Armament that can be equipped on the Mi-8T
2 x 7.62-mm or 1 x 12.7-mm MG
4-6 - AT-2C Swatter or AT-3 Sagger
ATGMs
4-6 - 57-mm rocket pods (16 each)
2 - 80-mm rocket pods (20 each)
4 - 250-kg bombs
2 - 500-kg bombs
2 - 12.7-mm MG pod
2 - Twin 23-mm gun pods
1,830 liters Additional fuel tanks
Rocket System
Name
UB-32 (rocket pod)
Type
57 mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod
Length, Launcher
2,080 mm
Diameter, Launcher
464 mm
Basic Load for the UB-32 Rocket Pod
4, one on each hardpoint
Number of Rockets in each UB-32 Rocket Pod
32 ea
Rocket
Name
S-5 Rockets
Type
Rocket
Length, Rocket
2,080 mm
Diameter, Rocket
481 mm
Weight Empty
103 kg
Weight Loaded
264 kg
Warhead Types
produced in a variety of sub-types with different warheads, including HEAT anti-armour (S-5K), high-explosive fragmentation (S-5M/MO), smoke, and incendiary rounds
Maximum Effective Range
3-4 km depending on the warhead and fuze
Basic Load
32 S-5 Rockets per UB-32 Rocket Pod
Fire Control
Fire Control System Type
INA
Fire Control Radar
INA
Digital or Analog Cockpit
INA
Direct Fire Control
Yes
Laser Designator
INA
Automated Helmet
INA
Position Location System
Yes
Weather Radar
Type 8A-813
Navigation
DISS-32-90 Doppler navigation under tailboom
Protection
Armor Type
Bolt-on
Fuselage
semi-monocoque pod and boom fuselage has a nearly stepless front
Cockpit Glass
large, five-section windshield and lower nose windows
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
IR over engine exhausts
Add on Armor
Available
NBC Protection
Yes
EW
INA
EW Counter Measures/CCM
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
Yes,ASO-3 and ASO-2 chaff/flare countermeasures system
Jammer
Hot Brick IR
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Transport Helicopter
Air > Transport Helicopter
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
2.5 m
Height
5.65 m
Weight
13000 kg
Operators (57)
Russia
China
Poland
India
Iran
North Korea
Pakistan
Serbia
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Croatia
Cuba
Djibouti
Ecuador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Hungary
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Libya
Mexico
Mongolia
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Peru
Rwanda
Senegal
Slovakia
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Uganda
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
CFE Treaty
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