Overview
The Mi-8/Mi-17 family, with more than 17,000 built, is used for troop transport, cargo, rescue and disaster relief in over 100 countries. The Sri Lanka Air Force uses Mi-17s for transport, flood relief and United Nations missions. Length and "wingspan" shown here are overall length and main-rotor diameter.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 25.35 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.29 m |
| Height | 4.76 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 7,100 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 13,000 kg |
| Max. payload | 4,000 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 230 km/h |
| Range | 800 km |
| Ferry range | 950 km |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 24 |
| Seats (max.) | 36 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Klimov TV3-117VM |
| Power (each) | 1,454 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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