TheMi-17 is an improved development model of the Mi-8. Its fuselage design, transport capabilities and on-board equipment are essentially the same as those of the Mi-8. A particle separator is mounted on the engine air intake to remove hard foreign objects such as sand and dust and prevent them from being sucked into the engine, which distinguishes it from the Mi-8. Because the tail rotor has been switched from right to left, the Mi-17 is very easy to identify. Pilot and passenger comfort has also been improved. The helicopter has the ability to perform emergency flights on one engine (depending on the weight of the aircraft), if the power of one engine drops or even fails, the power-sharing system will balance and increase the power of the second engine.
More information (equipment, versions, etc.) about the Mi-17 helicopter can be found HERE.
Mi-17 Hip-H plastic model to assemble by Trumpeter. The kit does not include paint and glue.
- scale: 1/48
- product code: 05814
- version in polish painting
For more information and photos, visit the manufacturer's website.
And, how this "colossus" looks in 1:1 scale ? Check out the video:
Mi-8 vs Mi-17: