![]() Originally the Mi-8 featured optional racks for four UV-16 rocket pods for a total of 64 S-5 rockets. From both versions a wide range of variants have been developed, including dedicated assault versions with additional armor and weapon options. The Mi-17 features more powerful engines and various other improvements. The first generation Mi-8 was followed by the improved Mi-17, which is called Mi-8MT in Soviet service. Two turboshafts on top of the cabin power the large five blade main rotor. The Mi-8 has a side by side cockpit that is followed by a large cabin with a door in the left and large clam shell doors at the rear. The Mi-8 has the same general layout as the earlier and much large Mi-6, but does not share any components. Besides its troop transport role it can be used as an attack helicopter due to its significant weapon load. The commonly used NATO reporting name is Hip. It was developed in the early 1960's to provide Soviet forces with a larger capacity helicopter than the Mi-4 and more maneuverable and practical than the Mi-6. The Mi-8 is a transport helicopter of Soviet origin.
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