helicopter

flight: early 2000s (Mi-17V series);

Countries in service: India, Russia, China, Iraq, Peru, Mexico and about 30 other countries;

Purpose: transport, air assault, hanging transport, armed support, medical evacuation, VIP transport, etc.;

Model parameters

Crew: 3 people (pilot, co-pilot, mechanic);

Passenger capacity: up to 36 people (fully armed soldiers);

Maximum external load: 4,000 kg (hanging cargo, buckets, water tanks, etc.);

Maximum internal load: 4,000 kg (cargo hold);

Engine: 2 × Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines;

Single power: 2,400 hp each (take-off power);

Cruising speed: 230–250 km/h;

Maximum speed: 280 km/h (under certain conditions);

Range: 500 km (full internal load) / 1,065 km (external fuel tank);

Practical ceiling: 6,000 meters;

Maximum take-off weight: 13,000 kg (some modifications can reach 13,300 kg);

Fuselage length (including propellers): 25.35 meters;

Rotor diameter: 21.3 meters;

Cargo compartment dimensions: length 5.34 m × width 2.34 m × height 1.8 m;