Maximum Range: 960 km (596 mi)
Typical Cruise Speed: 225 km/h

DIMENSIONS:
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)

The Mil Mi-8 is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Union, and now produced by Russia. In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform. Along with the related, more powerful Mil Mi-17, the Mi-8 is among the world’s most-produced helicopters, used by over 50 countries. As of 2015, it is the third most common operational military aircraft in the world.