Mil Mi-17 Totally Explained

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The Mil Mi-17 (also known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service), is a Russian-designed helicopter currently in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude.

Development

Developed from the basic Mi-8 airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger TV3-117MT engines, rotors, and transmission developed for the Mi-14, along with fuselage improvements for heavier loads. Optional engines for 'hot and high' conditions are the 1545kW (2070 shp) Isotov TV3-117VM. Recent exports to China and Venezuela for use in high mountains have the new VK-2500 version of the engine with FADEC control.
   The designation Mi-17 is for export; Russian armed forces call it Mi-8MT. The Mi-17 can be recognized because it has the tail rotor on the port side instead of the starboard side, and dust shields in front of the engine intakes. Engine cowls are shorter than on the TV2 powered Mi-8, not extending as far over the cockpit, and an opening for bleed-valve outlet is present forward of the exhaust.
   Actual model numbers vary by builder, engine type, and other options. As an example, the sixteen new Ulan Ude built machines delivered to the Czech air force in 2005 with –VM model engines were designated as Mi-171Sh, a development of the Mi-8AMTSh. Modifications include a new large door on the right side, improved Czech-built APU, Kevlar plates around the cockpit area and engines. Eight have a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors, and will load a vehicle up to the size of an SUV.
   The Mi-17 is also used for search and rescue team like Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department in Malaysia.
   In October 2007 defense-aerospace.com reported the government of Saudi Arabia had signed a contract for up to 150 Mi-35 and Mi-17 helicopters worth $2.2billion.
   A licensed production of the Mi-17 will start in China with production being led by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC and the Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Co. Ltd. in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

Variants

Mi-8AMT ť Unarmed civilian transport version of the Mi-17 hip-H.

;Mi-8AMT(Sh) ť This version of the Mi-8AMT is built in Ulan-Ude rather than Kazan.

Mi-8MT ť Uprated version of the Mi-8T, powered by two 3846-shp (2868-kW) Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Russian designation of the Mi-17 hip-H.

;Mi-8MTV ť Hot and High version, fitted with a pressurised cabin, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.

Mi-8MTV-1 ť Radar-equipped civil version of the Mi-8MTV. Russian designation of the Mi-17-1V.

;Mi-8MTV-2 ť Military version of the Mi-8MTV, fitted with a radar, six weapons pylons for carrying rocket pods, missiles and other weapons.

Mi-8MTV-3 ť Military version of the Mi-8MTV-2, fitted with four weapons pylons.

;Mi-8MTV-5 ť Military utility transport helicopter. Export designation Mi-17MD.

Mi-8MTV-5-Ga ť Civilian version of the Mi-8MTV-5.

;Mi-8MTO ť Night attack conversions of the Mi-8MT and Mi-MTV helicopters.

Mi-8MTPB (NATO - Hip-H EW) ť Eletronic jamming version of the Mi-17 Hip-H. Export designation Mi-17PP.

;Mi-8AMTSh (for export - Mi-171Sh) ť Variant with new large door on the right side, kevlar plates around the cockpit area and engines. Some of them (but not all) have a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors, and will load a vehicle up to the size of an SUV. Czech Republic and Croatia have ordered these types in 2005 and 2007.

Mi-17 (NATO - Hip-H) ť Improved version of the Mi-8, powered by two Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Basic production version.

;Mi-17-1M ť High altitude operations version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.

Mi-17-IV ť Military transport, helicopter gunship version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines. Also known as the Mi-8MTV-1.

;Mi-17-IVA ť Flying hospital version.

Mi-17MD ť Export version of the Mi-8MTV-5, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.

;Mi-17KF ť Export version fitted with new avionics.

Mi-17P ť Export version, passenger transport helicopter.

;Mi-17PG ť Electronic jamming helicopter, which has a single H/I-band jamming system.

Mi-17PI ť Electronic jamming helicopter, which has a single D-band jamming system.

;Mi-17PP ť Elecrontic jamming version of the Mi-17 Hip-H. Russian designation Mi-8MTPB.

Mi-17AE ť Little-known SAR and medevac version given to Poland.

;Mi-17Z-2 ť Czech electronic warfare version.

Mi-18 ť Original designation of the Mil Mi-17.

;Mi-19 ť Airborne command post version for tank and motorized infantry commanders (based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).

Mi-19R ť Airborne command post version similar to Mi-19 for commanders of rocket artillery (based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).

;Mi-171 ť Fitted with more powerful turboshaft engines.

Mi-172 ť Export version of the of the Mi-8MTV-3.

Operators

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