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Air ForcesRussia

Mi-17 (Hip H)

Medium transport helicopterFielded 1975Pending verification

Also known as: Mil Mi-17

Air ForcesRUS
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System
TypeMedium transport helicopter
Alternative designationsMil Mi-17
Date of introduction1975
ProliferationAt least 57 countries
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Wingspan2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height5.65 m19 ftMed[1]
Empty weight7,489 kg16,510 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x TV3-117VMMed[1]
Thrust / power1,900 hpMed[1]
Service ceiling4,500 m14,764 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb9 m/sMed[1]
Protection
Armor TypeBolt-onMed[1]
Heat Signature ReductionIR over engine exhaustsMed[1]
Add on ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)ASO-3 and ASO-2 chaff/flare countermeasures systemMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints4 eaMed[1]
Door Mounted GunLoaded combat troops can fire personal weapons through windows from inside cabin.Med[1]
Wing Mounted Weapons: additional armament that can be equipped on the mi-8t2 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 tanksMed[1]
ArmamentUB-32 (rocket pod); S-5 RocketsMed[1]
Fire control
Weather RadarType 8A-813Med[1]
NavigationDISS-32-90 Doppler navigation under tailboomMed[1]
Variants
Mi-17/Mi-8MT/Mi-8MTV/Mi-17V Hip-HThese 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…[1]
Mi-17PThis is an improved electronic countermeasures (ECM) helicopter fitted for electronic warfare, communications jamming and intercept.[1]
Mi-17PISimilar to Mi-17P, but with one D-band jammer.[1]
Mi-17PGSimilar to Mi-17P, but with H/I-band pulse and continuous wave jamming system.[1]
Mi-17Z-IIThis 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.[1]
Mi-17MDThis 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.[1]
Mi-17KFThis is a new variant jointly developed by Kazan, Mil and Kelowna Flightcraft.[1]
Mi-171This Mi-17 variant is fitted with TV3-117VM engines (2,070 shaft hp) for improved lifting capability and performance.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
UB-32 (rocket pod)57 mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod
Med[1]
Type
57 mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod
S-5 RocketsRocket
Med[1]
Range
3–4 km2–2 mi · 2–2 nmi
Quantity
32 S-5 Rockets per UB-32 Rocket Pod
Type
Rocket
Summary

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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
AfghanistanAngolaArgentinaBurkina FasoBangladeshBulgariaBosnia and HerzegovinaBoliviaChileChinaCameroonColombiaCubaDjiboutiAlgeriaEcuadorEritreaEthiopiaGhanaEquatorial GuineaCroatiaHungaryIndonesiaIndiaIranIraqKazakhstanCambodiaLibyaSri LankaLatviaMexicoMyanmarMongoliaNamibiaNigerNigeriaNicaraguaNepalPakistanPeruPolandNorth KoreaRussiaRwandaSudanSenegalSerbiaSlovakiaSyriaChadTajikistanUgandaVenezuelaVietnamZambia
Sources
  1. Mi-17 (Hip H) Russian Medium Transport Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import