{
  "id": "mi-17",
  "name": "Mi-17 (Hip H)",
  "aliases": [
    "Mil Mi-17"
  ],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Medium transport helicopter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1975,
  "operators": [
    "AFG",
    "AGO",
    "ARG",
    "BFA",
    "BGD",
    "BGR",
    "BIH",
    "BOL",
    "CHL",
    "CHN",
    "CMR",
    "COL",
    "CUB",
    "DJI",
    "DZA",
    "ECU",
    "ERI",
    "ETH",
    "GHA",
    "GNQ",
    "HRV",
    "HUN",
    "IDN",
    "IND",
    "IRN",
    "IRQ",
    "KAZ",
    "KHM",
    "LBY",
    "LKA",
    "LVA",
    "MEX",
    "MMR",
    "MNG",
    "NAM",
    "NER",
    "NGA",
    "NIC",
    "NPL",
    "PAK",
    "PER",
    "POL",
    "PRK",
    "RUS",
    "RWA",
    "SDN",
    "SEN",
    "SRB",
    "SVK",
    "SYR",
    "TCD",
    "TJK",
    "UGA",
    "VEN",
    "VNM",
    "ZMB"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 57,
  "summary": "The Mil Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet/Russian helicopter in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hardpoints",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "4 ea",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 5.65,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 7489,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Empty weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 x TV3-117VM",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1,900 hp",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 4500,
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Rate of climb",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "9 m/s",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Weather Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Type 8A-813",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Navigation",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "DISS-32-90 Doppler navigation under tailboom",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor Type",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Bolt-on",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Heat Signature Reduction",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "IR over engine exhausts",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Add on Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Available",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "ASO-3 and ASO-2 chaff/flare countermeasures system",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Door Mounted Gun",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Loaded combat troops can fire personal weapons through windows from inside cabin.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing Mounted Weapons: additional armament that can be equipped on the mi-8t",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "2 x 7.62-mm or 1 x 12.7-mm MG 4-6 - AT-2C Swatter or AT-3 Sagger ATGMs 4-6 - 57-mm rocket pods (16 each) 2 - 80-mm rocket pods (20 each) 4 - 250-kg bombs 2 - 500-kg bombs 2 - 12.7-mm MG pod 2 - Twin 23-mm gun pods 1,830 liters Additional fuel tanks",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "v": "UB-32 (rocket pod); S-5 Rockets",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "UB-32 (rocket pod)",
      "role": "57 mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "57 mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "S-5 Rockets",
      "role": "Rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Rocket"
      },
      "range_km": [
        3,
        4
      ],
      "qty": "32 S-5 Rockets per UB-32 Rocket Pod"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Mi-17/Mi-8MT/Mi-8MTV/Mi-17V Hip-H",
      "text": "These designations refer to the mid-life upgrade given to the original Mi-8 (see \"Description,\" above). Those with a V designation are the armed configuration and are equipped with bolt-on armor on the side and behind the pilot's seat, ASO-3 and ASO-2…",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-17P",
      "text": "This is an improved electronic countermeasures (ECM) helicopter fitted for electronic warfare, communications jamming and intercept.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-17PI",
      "text": "Similar to Mi-17P, but with one D-band jammer.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-17PG",
      "text": "Similar to Mi-17P, but with H/I-band pulse and continuous wave jamming system.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-17Z-II",
      "text": "This is an electronic warfare variant used by Czech and Slovak air forces. It is reportedly either an airborne early warning (AEW) or electronic warfare (EW) version.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-17MD",
      "text": "This refers to the current Kazan production model. It is similar to the standard Mi-17 but has its passenger capacity increased to 40 and is fitted with built-in rear ramp that can rise to meet truncated clam-shell doors.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-17KF",
      "text": "This is a new variant jointly developed by Kazan, Mil and Kelowna Flightcraft.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mi-171",
      "text": "This Mi-17 variant is fitted with TV3-117VM engines (2,070 shaft hp) for improved lifting capability and performance.",
      "src": [
        "weg-mi-17"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "helicopter",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/mi-17.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-mi-17": {
      "title": "Mi-17 (Hip H) Russian Medium Transport Helicopter",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Mi-17_Hip_H_Russian_Medium_Transport_Helicopter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}