Mil Mi-8 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mil Mi-8 (‹See Tfd› Russian: Ми-8, NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968.
Mi-8 HIP (MIL) - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBThe combat capabilities of the Mi-8 in Soviet Air Force service were subjected to a crucial test during the Afghan War. In the mountainous inaccessible areas of Afghanistan these...
Mil Mi-8 - Weapons and Warfare
WEBApr 26, 2016 — Prototype design, a modification of the existing Mil Mi-8. Two Mi-8s were extended by 0.9 meters (3 ft), the landing gear made retractable, and a sliding door added to the starboard side of the fuselage. The Mi-18s were used in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and later used as static training airframes for pilots of the Mi-8/17. Basic ...
Soviet Mi-8s operations in Afghanistan (80s) - YouTube
WEBLarge numbers of Mi-8 family helicopters were used during the Soviet–Afghan War during the 1980s. Its rugged construction allowed easier in-theater operation...
Weapons the Soviet Army used in Afghanistan (PHOTOS)
WEBMi-8. Rob Schleiffert (CC BY-SA 2.0) In mountainous terrain with no roads, helicopters became a real lifesaver for the Soviet troops. The Mi-8 was predominantly used for transporting soldiers...
The Mil Mi-8
WEBIn fact, the war started when more than 100 Mi-8s invaded Israel. Most of these helicopters carried commandos, while the rest were heavily armed with rockets, machine guns and bombs. Later on, more Mi-8s arrived to …
Isolated and Outnumbered: The Desperate Battle for ... - WAR …
WEBJul 29, 2018 — Soviet war in Afghanistan: Mi-8. By Serg Neo – CC BY 3.0. Accurate data on the losses of Mujahideen are unknown. About 200 to 300 militants participated in attacks on the hill, 6-8 men per paratrooper. Of the 39 Soviet paratroopers, 6 were killed, 28 injured, 9 of which were severely injured.
Mil Mi-8 helicopter - development history, photos, technical data
WEB- The Mi-8 has fought in Afghanistan, Angola, Chechnya, Egypt, Mozambique and Nicaragua. - The Czech Republic, Hungary and Russia use the 'Hip-G' command post version. - The Mil Mi-14 'Haze' anti-submarine helicopter is derived from the Mi-8.
Mi-8 HIP (MIL) - GlobalSecurity.org
WEBSep 7, 2011 — The Mi-8 is considered to be the most prominent type among the helicopters engaged in combat on the Black Continent. In the 1980s military versions of the Mi-8 made their appearance in the...
Was the U.S. Involved in the Soviet Afghan War of the 1980s?
WEBAug 21, 2021 — Was the U.S. Involved in the Soviet Afghan War of the 1980s? The Soviets were mired in the Afghan war and Pakistan was aiding the insurgents. Here is how Washington was happy to help...