The Mil Mi-8 (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.

The Mil Mi-24 (Russian: Миль Ми-24; NATO reporting name: Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. [1] . It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and was introduced by the Soviet Air Force in 1972. The helicopter is currently in use by 58 countries.

The core of the aircraft was derived from the Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name "Hip") with two top-mounted turboshaft engines driving a mid-mounted 17.3 m five-blade main rotor and a three-blade...

Apr 26, 2016 · Designed as a medium-lift transport helicopter, the Hip, in its many variants, fulfilled a miscellany of mission requirements, including troop and cargo transportation, air ambulance, attack helicopter, airborne command post, fire fighter, and civilian carrier.

Oct 3, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Mil Mi-8 (Hip) Multirole Medium-Lift Helicopter including pictures.

The MI-8 HIP is a multi-role transport helicopter capable of carring troops or supplies as well as conducting armed attackes with rockets and guns. Along with the related, more powerful Mil...

The Mi-8 served as the basis for several dedicated assault versions. These versions feature cockpit armor and unlike normal versions they have the ability to launch guided anti-tank missiles. When fully armed they pack even more punch than the Mi-24 Hind, but their troop and fuel carrying capacity is much reduced under such circumstances.

Apr 15, 2011 · The subsequent Mi-24, known as the 'Hind' in the West, is a very versatile machine evolved from the Mi-8 but with a more slender fuselage, greater aerodynamic refinement, and more powerful engines. The Mi-24 features large wings that not only provide attachments for a variety of weaponry but also generate much of the lift in forward flight.

Designed by Soviet designer Mikhail Mil and developed from the Mi-8. It has a crew of two in tandem cockpits and can carry 8 troops in the internal cabin. Firepower includes a 4-barrel 12.7mm Yak-B Gatling gun and 7.62mm machine gun.

Feb 9, 2023 · I would say Hind is a bit more refined since it's more recent module, with more competent Petrovic AI, better cockpit graphics. I simply do not see Mi-8 receiving upgrade to Mi-24 standard right now. But it is still very enjoyable module as well. PS.