Mil Mi-17V-5
Kazan Helicopters · Soviet Union · first flew 1975 · transport aircraft
The Mi-17V-5 is a modernised medium transport helicopter of the ubiquitous Mi-8/17 Hip family, built by Kazan with an enlarged rear ramp and upgraded avionics.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 18.42 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Five-blade main rotor, tail rotor on port fin
- Clamshell rear cargo doors
- Portside cockpit door and round cabin windows
Identify it by the five-blade main rotor, the tail rotor mounted on the left of the fin, the clamshell rear doors and the row of round cabin portholes.
Specifications
- The Mil Mi-17V-5 has a length of 18.42 m (60 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.35 m (70 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
The Mi-17 line grew from the Mi-8 with uprated TV3-117 engines and a port-side tail rotor, first flying in the mid-1970s. The V-5 export standard added a loading ramp, glass-cockpit options and defensive aids for demanding overseas customers.
Variants
Numerous sub-variants exist including armed assault, VIP, and high-altitude versions, with the Mi-8MTV-5 as the domestic equivalent. India became a major operator, buying the type in large numbers.
Where you'll see it
Operated by dozens of air arms worldwide as a workhorse transport and gunship. It is not a UK military type, though British forces have encountered it extensively on coalition operations in Afghanistan.
Related aircraft
- Mil Mi-172
- Kazan Ansat
- Antonov An-30M Meteozashchita
- Beechcraft C-12C Huron
- Beechcraft King Air B100
- Beechcraft NC-12B Huron
AircraftIQ — the aircraft field guide: 4,893 recognition guides, live overhead identification, works offline.