Mil Mi-8
The Mil Mi-8 is one of the most famous helicopters built in USSR during the Cold War. It is used for transport and attack by more than 50 countries in the world. It's the basis of Mil Mi-14 and Mil Mi-17 helicopters.
| Mil Mi-8 | |
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| Russian Mil Mi-8 | |
| Role | Helicopter |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | July 7th, 1961. |
| Introduction | 1967 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Force. |
| Number built | more than 17000 examples |
Bibliography
- Jackson, Robert, Helicopters: Military, Civilian, and Rescue Rotorcraft (The Aviation Factfile). London: Grange Books Ltd, 2005. ISBN 1-84013-812-2.
- Gaillard, Pierre, Avions et hélicoptères militaires d'aujourd'hui Paris, France : Larivière éditions, 1999. ISBN 2-907051-24-5.
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