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Air ForcesRussia

Mi-171

Medium transport helicopterFielded 1999Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMedium transport helicopter
Date of introduction1999
ProliferationAt least 12 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 TV3-117VM EnginesMed[1]
Thrust / power2,070 shaft hp eachMed[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 - 7.62-mm or 1x 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 Radar1 x Type 8A-813Med[1]
Navigation1 x DISS-32-90 Doppler navigation under tailboomMed[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 x S-5 Rockets per UB-32 Rocket Pod
Type
Rocket
Summary

The Mi-171 Russian Medium Transport Helicopter is outfitted with a TV3-117VM Engine. The Mi-171Sh was specifically designed for operating in combat missions in local armed conflicts.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
RussiaArgentinaBangladeshCzech RepublicAlgeriaGhanaKazakhstanMongoliaNepalPakistanSudanChad
Sources
  1. Mi-171 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