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[Миль] Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Design Bureau JSC, of Moscow, RU. Overhauled
  or Manufactured at [Улаан Удэ́] Ulan Ude Aviation Plant , JSC [U-UAP] of Buryatia, RU
or [Казань] Kazan Helicopter Plant, JSC [KHP] of Tatarstan, RU. MI-24 & MI-26T from
 companies like Rostov Helicopter Plant, JSC  [Rostvertol PLC] of Rostov on Don, RU.
MI-2 Kania's from PZL-Swidnik of Poland.

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Russian Bear Craft, Mil Mi-2 'Hoplite' is
NATO´s name for it. Mil [Миль] is the
short name of the Russian Federation
helicopter producer Mil Moscow Helicopter
Plant Design Bureau. The MIL MI-2 and
PZL-Swidnik Kania MI-2 is powerd by two jets,
Isotov GTD-350 Jet engines  with 431 shp
on each engine.

Private home video feature: Hughes 500C
versus MIL MI-2 with a little help from Elvis ..

The Mi-2 is powered by two Jet turbine
engines. The first MIL MI-2 Helicopter
was manufactured in 1965. Production
ended in late 80:th. Over 5.500 MIL MI-2
unit´s was built. On the other hand.. 
The PZL-Swidnik Kania MI-2 Helicopter
is an direct derivate from the MIL Mi-2
Helicopter. PZL-Swidnik Kania was
manufactured in Poland. Production
ended in 1986. Some 7,250 units was
built of the PZL-Swidnik Kania MI-2.

The test flight of the PZL-Swidnik
Kania MI-2 prototype was
performed on June 6th, 1979. The
standard nautical range for the
MI-2  is 580 km (if pushing the limit).

MI-2 Specs:
Length: 39 ft
Height: 12.3 ft
main rotor dia: 47.7 ft
number of main rotorblades: 3
number of tail rotorblades: 2
engine: x2 Isotov GTD-350
(s)hp/engine: 431hp x2
empty weight: 5,214 lbs
max. weight: 8,140 lbs
slung load: 1,762 lbs
max speed: 130 mph
range: 212 mile
service ceiling:
13,000 ft. is max.

The PZL-Swidnik Kania MI-2 legacy
is today continued at PZL-Swidnik SA
in the new MI-2 Plus and PZL Kania..
PZL Kania is a light multirole helicopter.
It has 2x Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20B
turboshaft engines at 426shp / 313 kW each.
All blades are made of glassfiber/epoxy
compsite with integrated power de-icing
system. The PZL-Kania Mi-2plus can handle
operation day or night, VFR or IFR in all
weather conditions. Payload of MTOW:
3550kg / 7826lb, or 2 crew and 8 pax.

The PZL W-3A Sokol is a CAT A medium size
twin engine helicopter. Each engine at
900 shp take-off power. The PZL W-3A Sokol
is capable to continue flight on only one
engine operative. The maximum Take-Off
weight is of 6,400kg, payload of 2 crew and
12 pax. Available in VIP configurations.
The PZL W-3A Sokol is truly a Multifunctional
helicopter which fits roles like Search and
Rescue [land, off-shore or water], EMS,
Medical missions, Passenger or Cargo missions,
Firefighting and Supression, Law Enforcement,
and Military Service Combat Support missions.

M The Mil Mi-8 [Ми-8], called by NATO
"The Hip". MI-8 is a medium twin turbine
utility, transport and gunship helicopter.
1:st prototype [W-8] first flight was on
July 9:th 1961. Powered by a AI-24V.
The 2:nd prototype first flight was on
September 17:th 1962. It was upgraded
with two AI-24V engines. Later named
Mil Mi-8 [Ми-8] and introduced to the
Soviet Air Force in 1967. The MI-8 is
in numbers one of the world's most
produced helicopter. The Mi-8 [Ми-8] is
currently used in more than 50 countries
world wide. Worth remembering is that
the marines Mi-14, the transport MI-17,
MI-18 and the attack Hinds the Mi-24/35
are direct derivates from the Mi-8 success ..

Later production MI-8 [T/MTAMT]Specs:
Capacity: 3 + 24 or 36 passengers or
12 stretchers and 1 seat for medicare
3,000 kg/6,600 lb on int/ext hardpoints
Length: 18.17 m/59 ft, 7 in
Rotor diameter: 21.29 m/69 ft, 10 in
Height: 5.65 m/18 ft, 6 in
Disc area: 356 m² /3,832 ft²
Empty weight: 7,260 kg/16,007 lb
Loaded weight: 11,100 kg/24,470 lb
Max takeoff weight: 12,000 kg/26,455 lb
Engine x2: Klimov TV3-117MT Turboshafts,
1,454 kW / 1,950 shp each Klimov.
Older production MI-8 T/P's / Hip's engines:
Mi-8T: x2 Klimov TV2-117A Turboshafts, 
1250-kW 1,677-shp each Klimov.
Total Fuel Capacity: 3,700 L / 977 Gallos.

Older production MI-8's Performance:
Maximum speed: 250 km/h/134 kt
Later production MI-8's Performance:
Maximum speed: 260 km/h/140 kt
Range: 450 km/280 mi
Ferry range: 960 km/596 mi
Service ceiling: 4,500 m/14,765 ft
Armament if dressed:
1,500 kg/3,300 lb on six hardpoints,
incl. rockets 57 mm S-5 rocks, bombs,
9M17-Phalanga ATGM's, and auto-gunpods.

Mi-17'V Series Specs - 2004 >
Capacity: 3+32 pax or 4,000 kg/8,800 lb
internal or 4,500 kg/10,250 lb external
Length: 18.42 m/60 ft, 5 in
Height: 4.76 m/15 ft, 7 in
Rotor diameter: 21.352 m/69 ft, 10 in
Empty weight: 7,100 kg/15,700 lb
Loaded weight: 11,100 kg/24,470 lb
Max takeoff weight: 13,000 kg/28,700 lb
Engines x2: Klimov TV3-117VM turboshafts
1,450 kW / 2225 shp on each Klimov.
Performance:
Max speed: 250 km/h/156 mph
Range: 950 km/594 miles
Service ceiling: 6,000 m/19,690 ft
Rate of climb: 8 m/s (1,575 ft/min)
Fuel per hr: 600 kg/hr/1,320 lb/hr
Armament if dressed:
1,500 kg/3,300 lb on six hardpoints,
incl. rockets 57 mm S-5 rocks, bombs,
9M17-Phalanga ATGM's, and auto-gunpods.

We are working with Sources within the Russian
Federation for MI-8 and MI-17 Series Helicopter Components
and Parts. Contact Skynet Aviation for price indications and
delivery schedules. NOTE: Prices are subject to change
↑↓↑constantly, therefor make sure to inquire with us ONLY
a few weeks before actual order will take place. We can
also arrange for equipment and tools dirctly refering to
MI-8 and MI-17 Series Helicopters. Example of Spare parts;
Spares for tail boom, main rotor blades, collective pitch
control, fuel system, engine oil system, gear box oil system,
pneumatic system, auxiliary power unit, hydraulic system,
electrical power system, landing gears, dust protection
system, Consumable materials, Spare parts & tools for
Optional Equipment, Removable Equipment, Auxiliary
Equipment, ATK / Airborne Tools Kit etc.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT INQUIRIES NEED TO INCLUDE
PROPER COMPANY INFORMATION AND BUSINESS
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parts@skynet-aviation.com MI-8 • MI-17 Series Information

• • • • • SkyTips - PLEASE NOTE:

We have several PZL MI-2 Helicopters ready
for Sale or Lease. We can supply MI-2, MI-8,
MI-17 and MI-26 in Experimental,
Restricted, X-Mil or Standard Category.

We can supply/arrange PZL-Swidnik spare
parts, technical assistance, maintenance,
annuales, 100H services etc, pilot or mech
training and more.

In a need for more information?
Qualified please contact Skynet Aviation
We have additional copies of the following
manuals for Sale, they all are in English !

Helicopter Mi-2 Flight Manual,
PZL-Swidnik 1981, 196 pages.

Helicopter Mi-2 Maintenance Manual,
PZL-Swidnik 1978, 447 pages.

Operating and Service Instructions for
Isotov GTD-350 Jet Turbine Engine,
WSK Rzeszów 1993, 270 pages.

Helicopter Mi-2 Maintenance Manual
Equipment, PZL-Swidnik 1985, 182 pages.

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