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Mi-8AMT

Multi-role helicopterFielded 2009Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
Mi-8AMT
Photo: Горбунова М.С. · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeMulti-role helicopter
Date of introduction2009
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Wingspan2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height5.65 m19 ftMed[1]
Empty weight6,350 kg13,999 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x TV3-117VMMed[1]
Thrust / powerEach engine develops a take-off power of 2,200 hp and a contingency power of 2,200 hp.Med[1]
Service ceiling4,500 m14,764 ftMed[1]
Rate of climb9 m/sMed[1]
Protection
Armor TypeBolt-onMed[1]
Heat Signature ReductionIR over engine exhaustsMed[1]
Add on ArmorAvailableMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints4 eaMed[1]
Door Mounted GunLoaded combat troops can fire personal weapons through windows from inside cabin.Med[1]
Wing Mounted Weapons: additional armament that can be equipped on the mi-8t2 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 tanksMed[1]
ArmamentUB-32 (rocket pod); S-5 RocketsMed[1]
Fire control
Weather RadarType 8A-813Med[1]
NavigationDISS-32-90 Doppler navigation under tailboomMed[1]
Sensors noteMi-8AMT multi-role helicopter is equipped with advanced navigation and radio communications equipment for improved situational awareness.Med[1]
Variants
List of Variants - See BelowMi-8 Hip-A Mi-8 Hip-B Mi-8T Hip-C (Transportny, transport) Mi-8TM Mi-8TV Mi-8S Hip-C (Salon) Mi-8 VIP Mi-8VZPU Hip-D Mi-8TB Hip-E Mi-8TBK Hip-F ( Kommercheskiy, commercial) Mi-9 Hip-G Mi-8MPS Mi-8SMV Hip-J Mi-8P/PPA Hip-K Mi-8AMTSh/Mi-171Sh Mi-8AMTSh-V…[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
UB-32 (rocket pod)57 mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod
Med[1]
Type
57 mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod
S-5 RocketsRocket
Med[1]
Range
3–4 km2–2 mi · 2–2 nmi
Quantity
32 S-5 Rockets per UB-32 Rocket Pod
Type
Rocket
Summary

Mi-8AMT is designed to solve a wide range of tasks: transporting passengers and cargo, transporting bulky cargo on an external load, conducting search and rescue operations, evacuating the injured.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. Mi-8AMT Russian Multi-Role Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)