Mil Mi-17#Variants

{{Short description|Family of Russian military transport helicopters}}

{{Infobox aircraft

| name = Mi-17 / Mi-8M

| image = File:Russian Air Force Mil Mi-17 yellow 62.jpg

| caption = An Mi-17 with the Russian Aerospace Forces

| type = Utility, transport, armed capable helicopter

| national_origin = Soviet Union/Russia

| design_group = Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant

| builder = Kazan Helicopter Plant
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant

| first_flight = 1975

| introduction = 1977 (Mi-8MT), 1981 (Mi-17)

| retired =

| status = In service

| primary_user = Russia

| more_users = Approx. 60 other countries

| produced = 1977–present

| number_built = Approx. 12,000 as of 2007{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}

| developed_from = Mil Mi-8

| developed_into =

| variants =

}}

The Mil Mi-17 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production {{As of|2024|lc=y}} at two factories in Russia, in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service. The helicopter is mostly used as a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter, as well as an armed gunship version.

Development

Developed from the basic Mi-8 airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger Klimov TV3-117MT engines, rotors, and transmission developed for the Mi-14, along with fuselage improvements for heavier loads. Optional engines for "hot and high" conditions are the {{cvt|1545|kW|shp}} Isotov TV3-117VM. Recent exports to China and Venezuela for use in high mountains have the new Klimov VK-2500 version of the Klimov TV3-117 engine with FADEC control.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}

The designation Mi-17 is for export; the Russian armed forces call it the Mi-8MT. The Mi-17 is recognisable by the tail rotor on the port side instead of the starboard side, and dust shields in front of the engine intakes. Engine cowls are shorter than on the TV2-powered Mi-8, not extending as far over the cockpit, and an opening for a bleed air valve outlet is present forward of the exhaust.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}

Actual model numbers vary by builder, engine type, and other options. As an example, the sixteen new Ulan Ude-built machines delivered to the Czech Air Force in 2005 with -VM model engines were designated as Mi-171Sh, a development of the Mi-8AMTSh. Modifications include a new large door on the right side, improved Czech-built APU, and Kevlar armour plates around the cockpit area and engines. Eight have a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors and can load a vehicle up to the size of an SUV.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}

In March 2007, licensed production of the Mi-17 started in China, with production being led by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC and the Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited in Chengdu, Sichuan province as a joint venture.{{Cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/mi-171.htm|title= Lantian-Mil' Mi-171 transport/Utility helicopter}} The plant built 20 helicopters in 2008, using Russian Ulan-Ude-supplied kits; annual production was expected to increase to 80 helicopters. The variants planned to be built by Lantian include the Mi-171, Mi-17V-5, and Mi-17V-7.[http://sinodefence.com/airforce/helicopter/mi17.asp Mi-17 Hip Multirole Helicopter]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512234259/http://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/helicopter/mi17.asp |date=12 May 2008}} Retrieved on 25 May 2008. In 2021 it was reported that China was replacing the Russian-made Mi-17 with their own Z-20, except possibly for the Mi-171Sh assault helicopter; the last Mi-17 order was in 2014.{{cite web |title=China Replacing Russian Mi-17 Helicopters with Indigenous Z-20 Choppers |author= |work=Defense World |date=6 February 2021 |url= https://www.defenseworld.net/news/28915/China_Replacing_Russian_Mi_17_Helicopters_with_Indigenous_Z_20_Choppers#.YbOQo9-nypA}}

In 2021 the website of Russian Helicopters, the manufacturer, said that the Mi-8/17 was "the most widely operated helicopter in history."{{cite web |url=https://www.rhc.aero/en/about |title=Вертолёты России – ABOUT THE COMPANY |website= rhc.aero|language=en|date= |author= |access-date= 10 December 2021}}

Operational history

File:Mi-17 performing during an airshow at village of Logovardi near Bitola.jpg Mi-17 performing a tight low-level right turn]]

Royal Cambodian Air Force Mi-17s were used during the Cambodian government's offensives; by 1994 ten operational airframes were in service, with five converted to helicopter gunships equipped with 57 mm S-5 rocket pods, providing air support for ground forces attacking the Khmer Rouge positions. In 1996 the Government launched an offensive during the dry season at the Khmer Rouge stronghold of Anlong Veng and Pailin, using five Mi-17 gunships and eight Mi-17-Mi-8 troops transports.{{cite web |url=http://www.dsdw2016.dsdw.go.th/doc_pr/ndc_2559-2560/PDF/wpa_8335/ALL.pdf |publisher= DSDW |title=The Development of Royal Cambodian Air Force After 1979 To 2016|first= Yen|last=Bum Reth}}

In May 1999, during Operation Safed Sagar, the Mi-17 was used in the first air phase of the Kargil War by 129HU of the Indian Air Force (IAF) against the Pakistan Army. One IAF Mi-17 and one IAF MiG-21 escort were shot down by Pakistan Army Air Defence Anza-II shoulder-fired missiles. This led to the withdrawal of armed helicopters and attacks by fixed-wing aircraft such as the Mirage 2000 armed with LGBs in the Kargil theatre.{{cite web|url=http://bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Kargil/1055-VedShenag.html|title=Operation Safed Sagar|publisher=Bharat-rakshak.com|access-date=7 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928214158/http://bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Kargil/1055-VedShenag.html|archive-date=28 September 2011|url-status=live}}

The Mi-17 was used extensively by the Sri Lanka Air Force in Sri Lanka's war on terrorism by the LTTE. Seven of them were lost in combat and attacks on airports.{{cite web |url=http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_336.shtml |title=Sri Lanka, since 1971 |publisher=ACIG Journal |date=29 October 2003 |access-date=30 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081003013212/http://www.acig.org/artman/publish/article_336.shtml |archive-date=3 October 2008 |url-status=usurped}}

Freelance pilot Neall Ellis operated an Mi-17 in support of the Sierra Leone government in the Sierra Leone Civil War, ferrying ammunition and other supplies to government troops.{{Cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/sierraleone/1343727/Airborne-adventurer-keeps-Freetown-free.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/sierraleone/1343727/Airborne-adventurer-keeps-Freetown-free.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title= Airborne adventurer keeps Freetown free|date= 17 June 2000|last1= Guardia|first1= Anton la}}{{cbignore}}

File:Cia-mi17.jpg troops from a CIA-operated MI-17 at Bagram Airbase during Operation Anaconda, 2002.]]

US Army Special Forces in Afghanistan extensively used CIA-operated Mi-17s during the initial stages of Operation Enduring Freedom.{{cite web |url=https://soldiersystems.net/2019/09/29/cias-mi-17-helicopter-comes-home/ |title=CIA's Mi-17 Helicopter Comes Home |date=29 September 2020}}

The Mi-17 is used for passenger transport by Air Koryo, national airline of North Korea. Previous flights include those between Pyongyang and Kaesong and Pyongyang and Haeju.

The Mexican Navy uses its Mi-17s for anti-narcotic operations such as locating marijuana fields and dispatching marines to eradicate the plantations.{{cite web|url=http://www.semar.gob.mx/sitio/?option=com_content&task=view&id=741&Itemid=288 |title=Inicio |publisher=Semar.gob.mx |access-date=4 October 2013}}

The Slovak Air Force and Croatian Air Force operated Mi-17s in Kosovo as part of KFOR.

Both the pro-Gaddafi and anti-Gaddafi forces in the 2011 Libyan civil war have operated Mi-17s.

File:Election ballots in helicopter.jpg Mi-17 showing the clamshell cargo door arrangement]]

Mi-17s are operated by the Afghan Air Force. In July 2010 two Mi-17 were flown by a mixed crew of United States Air Force and Afghan Air Force personnel in a 13-hour mission that rescued 2,080 civilians from flood waters. This was the largest rescue by two helicopters in USAF history. USAF pilot Lt Col Gregory Roberts received the Distinguished Flying Cross for the mission.{{cite web|last=Christenson|first=Sig|title=Air Force salutes rescue pilot: Distinguished Flying Cross goes to Boerne man who saved 2,080 Afghans|url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Air-Force-salutes-rescue-pilot-2263132.php|work=San Antonio Express-News|date=11 November 2011|access-date=12 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226000527/http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Air-Force-salutes-rescue-pilot-2263132.php|archive-date=26 December 2013|url-status=live}}

During the Tham Luang cave rescue in July 2018, the Royal Thai Army used the Mi-17 helicopter for searching operations, and evacuating the first batch of survivors from Tham Luang to Chiang Rai hospital;{{cite web|url=http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/tham-luang-cave-ordeal-puts-spotlight-thai-media/|title=Tham Luang cave ordeal puts spotlight on Thai media |website=Thai PBS |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180907053816/http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/tham-luang-cave-ordeal-puts-spotlight-thai-media/|archive-date=7 September 2018|url-status=live}} on 10 July 2018 a Mil Mi-17 helicopter took the last evacuated boy to the hospital.{{cite web|url= http://tass.com/emergencies/1012602|title=Media: All those rescued from Thai cave delivered to hospital|website= TASS|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180727084704/http://tass.com/emergencies/1012602 |archive-date=27 July 2018|url-status=live}}

During the 19 November 2023 Houthi hijacking of the Galaxy Leader, one Mi-17 helicopter was used to land the hijacking team on the deck of the Galaxy Leader.{{cite news |author= |date=November 22, 2023 |title=Yemen rebels' helicopter-borne attack on ship raises risks in Red Sea= |url=https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/1506356 |agency=Associated Press |location=The Asahi Shimbun |access-date=}}

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In October 2007, the Saudi Arabian Government cancelled the purchase of 64 NHIndustries NH90 helicopters and agreed to buy 150 Russian-made Mil Mi-17 and Mi-35 helicopters instead.{{cite web |url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/feature/87615/france-loses-out-as-saudis-sign-%242.2-billion-deal-for-russian-helos-%3Ci%3E(updated)%3C%C2%A7i%3E.html |title=France Loses Out as Saudis Sign $2.2 Billion Deal for Russian Helos |publisher=defense-aerospace.com |date=2 November 2007 |access-date=12 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130326024154/http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/feature/87615/france-loses-out-as-saudis-sign-%242.2-billion-deal-for-russian-helos-%3Ci%3E(updated)%3C%C2%A7i%3E.html |archive-date=26 March 2013 |url-status=live}}

On 28 October 2008, the Royal Thai Army announced a deal to buy six Mi-17s to meet its requirement for a medium-lift helicopter. This is the first time the Thai armed forces have acquired Russian aircraft instead of American aircraft.[http://www.bangkokpost.com/281008_News/28Oct2008_news11.php Bangkok Post] Army to buy Russian choppers Flight International quotes the Thai Army's rationale: "We are buying three Mi-17 helicopters for the price of one Black Hawk. The Mi-17 can also carry more than 30 troops, while the Black Hawk could carry only 13 soldiers. These were the key factors behind the decision."{{cite web |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/thai-army-chooses-russian-helicopters/83662.article |title=Thai army chooses Russian helicopters |publisher=Flightglobal.com |date=3 November 2008 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100710131716/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/11/03/318146/thai-army-chooses-russian-helicopters.html |archive-date=10 July 2010 |url-status=live}}

On 15 December 2008, it was reported that India ordered 80 Mi-17V-5 helicopters worth $1.375 billion, which would be delivered to the Indian Air Force between 2011 and 2014 to replace aging Mi-8s.[http://www.statetimes.in/news/russia-delivers-80-mi-17-helicopters-to-india/ "Russia delivers 80 Mi-17 helicopters to India".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113074626/http://www.statetimes.in/news/russia-delivers-80-mi-17-helicopters-to-india/ |date=13 January 2014}} 9 November 2011 In August 2010, it was reported that India planned to order another 59 Mi-17s.{{cite web |url=http://www.defpro.com/news/details/17718/ |title=defence.professionals |publisher=defpro.com |date=20 August 2010 |access-date=2 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317030901/http://www.defpro.com/news/details/17718/ |archive-date=17 March 2012}} The first Mi-17V-5s entered service with India in February 2012.{{cite web |url=http://en.ria.ru/world/20120217/171363412.html |title=Russian Mi-17s Enter Service with Indian Air Force |publisher=RIA Novosti |date=17 February 2012 |access-date=17 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113034657/http://en.ria.ru/world/20120217/171363412.html |archive-date=13 January 2014 |url-status=live}} In December 2012, India signed a contract for 71 aircraft at a reported cost of US$1.3 billion.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Russia-sign-weapons-deals-worth-billions-of-dollars/articleshow/17742843.cms India, Russia sign weapons deals worth billions of dollars.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224182542/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-Russia-sign-weapons-deals-worth-billions-of-dollars/articleshow/17742843.cms |date=24 December 2012}} 24 December 2012{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-and-india-sign-weapons-deals-8430861.html|title=Russia and India sign weapons deals|date=24 December 2012|access-date=20 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720095814/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-and-india-sign-weapons-deals-8430861.html|archive-date=20 July 2018|url-status=live}} In December 2014 it was reported that India is in agreement with the Russian Federation to produce on its territory Mi-17s and Ka-226Ts.{{cite web |url=http://defenceradar.com/2014/12/12/rogozin-india-will-produce-at-mi-17-and-ka-226t/ |date=12 December 2014 |url-status=dead |title=Rogozin: India will produce at Mi-17 and Ka-226T|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724203229/http://defenceradar.com/2014/12/12/rogozin-india-will-produce-at-mi-17-and-ka-226t/ |archive-date=24 July 2015}} All 151 helicopters were delivered as of February 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0202/124533350/detail.shtml|title="Вертолеты России" выполнили контракт на поставку 151 вертолета Ми-17В-5 для ндии|language=ru|website= armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010153137/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/0202/124533350/detail.shtml|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=live}}

On 11 June 2009, it was announced that the United States had handed over four Mi-17 cargo helicopters to the Pakistan Army to facilitate its counter-terrorism operations. This followed an urgent request for helicopters by Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in a leaked US embassy cable.{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/208478 |location=London |work=The Guardian |title=US embassy cables: Pakistan army chief 'desperate' for US military support |date=30 November 2010 |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305030727/https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/208478 |archive-date=5 March 2017 |url-status=live}}

On 16 September 2009, the United States Navy delivered the last two of four Mi-17s to the Afghan National Army Air Corps.{{cite web|url=http://www.navair.navy.mil/press_releases/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view&Press_release_id=4223&site_id=29 |title=NAVAIR – U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command – Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Research, Development, Acquisition, Test and Evaluation |publisher=navair.navy.mil |access-date=26 January 2014}}{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} On 19 June 2010, it was announced that the US government would buy and refurbish 31 more Mi-17 helicopters from Russia to supply the Afghan Air Force.{{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37793266/ns/politics-washington_post/ |title=U.S. buys Russian choppers for Afghan military |publisher=MSNBC |date=19 June 2010 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622041236/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37793266/ns/politics-washington_post |archive-date=22 June 2010 |url-status=dead}}

The US was reportedly considering adding the helicopter to the US military for special forces use in order to obscure troop movements.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/18/AR2010061805630_pf.html U.S. military criticized for purchase of Russian copters for Afghan air corps] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014055741/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/18/AR2010061805630_pf.html |date=14 October 2017}}. Washington Post, The US has used some Mi-8s and Mi-17s for training,{{cite book |last=Harding |first=Stephen |title=U.S. Army Aircraft Since 1947 |url=https://archive.org/details/usarmyaircraftsi0000hard_c0o7 |url-access=registration |year=1997 |publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd. |location=Atglen, PA, USA |isbn=076430190X |page=[https://archive.org/details/usarmyaircraftsi0000hard_c0o7/page/184 184]}} and has purchased units for allies in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

In August 2010 a contract was signed by the Argentine Air Force for two Mi-17Es, plus an option on another three, to support Antarctic bases.{{cite web|url=http://ww16.zonamilitar.com.ar/?p=479&sub1=20220104-0312-2271-8a00-010ae58e9103|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903174817/http://zonamilitar.com.ar/?p=479|url-status=dead|title=Argentina formaliza la compra de cinco MI-17 |archive-date=3 September 2010|website=ww16.zonamilitar.com.ar}}{{cite web|url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1271655|title=Iniciativa para reequipar a las FF.AA.|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819114701/http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1271655|archive-date=19 August 2010|url-status=live|date=4 June 2010}}

In September 2010, the Polish Defense Minister announced that his country would buy five new Mi-17s from Russia, to support Polish operations in Afghanistan. All five Mi-17-1Vs were delivered by 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.altair.com.pl/start-5581|title=Mi-17-1V w Polsce|access-date=13 November 2014|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120313143440/http://www.altair.com.pl/start-5581|archive-date=13 March 2012}}

In 2011, Chief of Staff of the Afghan National Army Abdul Wahab Wardak announced that the US government would buy Mi-17s for use by Afghanistan's troops. He explained the choice of the Russian helicopter over the American Chinook was due to the familiarity of the Afghan technical and pilot staff with the helicopter type and that it is better suited for Afghanistan's environment.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} The United States continued to purchase the helicopters for Afghanistan in 2013, despite a congressional prohibition.{{cite web|url=http://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/afghanistan/pentagon-to-keep-buying-russian-helicopters-1.214967|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130408032036/http://www.stripes.com/news/middle-east/afghanistan/pentagon-to-keep-buying-russian-helicopters-1.214967|url-status=dead|title="Pentagon to keep buying Russian helicopters."|archive-date=8 April 2013}} Overall, 63 Mi-17s were acquired through the 2011 contract at a cost of US$16.4 to US$18.4 million each, or US$4 to US$6 million more each than a refurbished American Chinook.{{cite news |url=http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1207/Why-is-US-buying-Russian-helicopters-for-Afghan-military |title=Why is US buying Russian helicopters for Afghan military? |agency=Associated Press |work=Christian Science Monitor |author=Richard Lardner |date=7 December 2013 |access-date=8 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131209014832/http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Latest-News-Wires/2013/1207/Why-is-US-buying-Russian-helicopters-for-Afghan-military |archive-date=9 December 2013 |url-status=live}}

China signed two contracts with Rosoboronexport in 2009 and 2012 for 32 and 52 Mi-171E, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsrosobornexport-mi-171e-china|title=Rosobornexport to supply Mi-171E helicopters to Chinese Air Force.|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119220123/http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsrosobornexport-mi-171e-china|archive-date=19 November 2014|url-status=live|date=10 September 2012}}

In 2014 and 2015, Bangladesh ordered a total of 11 Mi-171Sh helicopters. 5 more ordered in 2017.{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/defense/951319|title=Bangladesh Defense Ministry to purchase five Russian military transport helicopters|website=TASS|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101193855/http://tass.com/defense/951319|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}

The Helicopters of Russia has concluded a contract with the Defense Ministry of Belarus for the supply of twelve Mi-8MTV-5 military transport helicopters in 2016–2017. The Belarusian military will get the helicopters possessing the same parameters as those used by the Russian military.{{cite web|url=http://tass.com/economy/800987|title=Russian manufacturer signs contract for supply of 12 Mi-8MTV-5 copters to Belarus|website=TASS|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194001/http://tass.com/economy/800987|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}} The contract was executed in April 2017.{{cite web|url=http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/april/3395-belarus-receives-final-batch-of-six-mi-8mtv-5-multirole-helicopters.html|title=Belarus receives final batch of six Mi-8MTV-5 multirole helicopters|website=airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002155/http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/april/3395-belarus-receives-final-batch-of-six-mi-8mtv-5-multirole-helicopters.html|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}}

In the course of the Army-2017 International Military Technical Forum signed a contract to supply two Mi-171Sh helicopters to Burkina Faso.{{cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3694-army-2017-burkina-faso-buys-two-mi-171sh-helicopters.html|title=Army-2017: Burkina Faso buys two Mi-171Sh helicopters|website= airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002234/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3694-army-2017-burkina-faso-buys-two-mi-171sh-helicopters.html|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}} Also signed a contract for the supply of helicopters to Russian state special purpose aviation. Three Mi-8AMTSh military transport helicopters were produced and three more were ordered later.{{cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/army-2017_show_daily_news_coverage_report/army_2017_contract_for_three_mi-8amtsh_to_be_delivered_in_2018_82308171.html |title=Army 2017: Contract for three Mi-8AMTSh to be delivered in 2018 82308171 | Army-2017 Show Daily News Coverage Report | Defence security military exhibition 2017 daily news category |date=23 August 2017 |publisher=Armyrecognition.com |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904005440/https://www.armyrecognition.com/army-2017_show_daily_news_coverage_report/army_2017_contract_for_three_mi-8amtsh_to_be_delivered_in_2018_82308171.html |archive-date=4 September 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/1026/133043802/detail.shtml|title=Холдинг "Вертолеты России" в рамках исполнения ГОЗ-2017 поставил заказчику три военно-транспортных вертолета Ми-8АМТШ|language=ru|date=26 October 2017|website=armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194013/http://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2017/1026/133043802/detail.shtml|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}

Royal Thai Army ordered 2 Mi-17V-5s in September 2017 which received in December 2018 plus 3 more received in March 2021 for a total of 10 delivered since 2011. RF National Guard ordered two Mi-8AMTSHs in April 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/november/3853-defense-and-security-2017-thailand-signs-for-two-more-mi-17v-5-multirole-helicopters.html|title=Defense and Security 2017: Thailand signs for two more Mi-17V-5 multirole helicopters|website= airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002129/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/november/3853-defense-and-security-2017-thailand-signs-for-two-more-mi-17v-5-multirole-helicopters.html|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/85608/royal-thai-army-receives-two-more-mi-17v-5-helos |title=Royal Thai Army receives two more Mi-17V-5 helos|publisher=Jane's 360 |access-date=10 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110184555/https://www.janes.com/article/85608/royal-thai-army-receives-two-more-mi-17v-5-helos |archive-date=10 January 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/0405/143562309/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / / Россия завершила передачу Таиланду трех многоцелевых вертолетов Ми-17В-5|website=armstrade.org}}{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0424/120546465/detail.shtml|title=Росгвардия заказала два вертолета Ми-8АМТШ для войсковой части в Северной Осетии|date=24 April 2018|language=ru|website= armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194019/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/0424/120546465/detail.shtml|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}

During the Hydroaviasalon-2018 exhibition, subsidiaries of Rostec State Corporation – Russian Helicopters, National Service of Medical Aviation and Avia Capital Services LLC – signed a contract to supply 104 Ansat and 46 Mi-8AMT medically equipped helicopters.{{cite web|url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/september/4507-russian-helicopters-lands-massive-order-for-152-medical-helicopters.html|title=Russian Helicopters lands massive order for 152 medical helicopters|website=airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913112123/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/september/4507-russian-helicopters-lands-massive-order-for-152-medical-helicopters.html|archive-date=13 September 2018|url-status=live}}

Russia supplied seven Mi-35 and three Mi-17 helicopters to Serbia.{{cite web |url=http://tass.com/defense/1040689 |title=Russia to supply seven Mi-35, three Mi-17 helicopters to Serbia |access-date=22 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122195521/http://tass.com/defense/1040689 |archive-date=22 January 2019 |url-status=live}}

A contract was signed on 18 January 2019 between Russian Helicopters, Kazakhstan Engineering, and Kazakh firm Aircraft Repair Plant No 405 (ARP 405) that will see 45 kit versions of the Mil Mi-8AMT and Mi-171 helicopters delivered to Kazakhstan until 2025 for local assembly.{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/85882/kazakhstan-to-assemble-mil-mi-8amt-and-mi-171-helicopters-under-licence |title=Kazakhstan to assemble Mil Mi-8AMT and Mi-171 helicopters under licence|publisher=Jane's 360 |access-date=27 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127205831/https://www.janes.com/article/85882/kazakhstan-to-assemble-mil-mi-8amt-and-mi-171-helicopters-under-licence |archive-date=27 January 2019 |url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1220669|title= Russian Helicopters delivers first assemblies' batch for Mi-8AMT helicopters to Kazakhstan}}{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1222/142065809/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / / "Вертолеты России" поставили в Казахстан все запланированные на 2021 год комплектующие для локализованной сборки|website=armstrade.org}}

In 2019, China ordered 100 Mi-171 (including 18 combat-transport Mi-171Sh) and 21 Kazan Ansat helicopters.{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/1023/101060111/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Россия поставит в Китай более 120 вертолетов по контрактам 2019 года|website=armstrade.org}} A contract with the civilian airline QINGDAO for the supply of six Mi-171 helicopters with VK-2500-03 engines was signed in December 2019.{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1123/104065369/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / / Ростех поставил в Китай два вертолета Ми-171 с высотными двигателями|website=armstrade.org}}

In 2019, the Philippine Air Force reportedly expressed its interest in acquiring 16 Mi-171 helicopters for its heavy-lift helicopter requirement, with a possible option to add one Mi-171 that is fitted for VVIP transport, in a deal worth P12.5 billion to be signed during the official visit to Russia by President Rodrigo Duterte. From 3 to 7 March 2020, a delegation composed of Philippine military and defense officials, and officials of the Embassy of the Philippines in Russia met with representatives from Sovtechnoexport and visited the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. Local defense blog Maxdefense Philippines reported that a Notice of Award (NOA) was issued during the third quarter of 2020, although it was unclear if it was awarded to Sovtechnoexport or Rosoboronexport.{{cite web|url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/09/30/afp-set-to-procure-16-russian-choppers/|title= AFP set to procure 16 Russian choppers | Rene Acosta |website=BusinessMirror |date= 30 September 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2019/09/philippines-set-to-procure-mil-mi-17.html|title=Philippines set to procure Mil Mi-17 helicopters from Russia}}{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/01/24/duterte-govt-to-buy-helicopters-from-russia-for-military-modernization/|title= Duterte: Gov't to buy helicopters from Russia for military modernization |website=Manila Bulletin |date=24 January 2020 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1082161|title=PAF needs choppers with heavy-lift capability: DND|website= pna.gov.ph}}{{cite web|url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/181362/russian-envoy-optimistic-on-chopper-deal-with-philippines|title=Russian envoy optimistic on chopper deal with Philippines|first=Frances|last=Mangosing|date=22 October 2019 }}{{cite web|url=https://globalnation.inquirer.net/186146/ph-defense-military-execs-check-russian-helicopters-for-purchase/amp|title= PH defense, military execs check Russian helicopters for purchase|date= 16 March 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://maxdefense.blogspot.com/2020/11/discussing-philippine-air-forces-heavy.html?m=1|title= Discussing the Philippine Air Force's Heavy Lift Helicopter Project as Russia wins with the Mil Mi-171 Hip|date= 7 November 2020}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-equipment-intelligence/philippines-sets-sights-on-mi-171-procurement |title=Philippines sets sights on Mi-171 procurement |access-date=12 November 2020 |archive-date=12 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112002900/https://www.janes.com/defence-equipment-intelligence/philippines-sets-sights-on-mi-171-procurement/ |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/premium-philippines-selects-its-first-helicopters-/|title=Philippines selects its first helicopters from Russia – Shephard Media|website= shephardmedia.com}} On 27 July 2022, the Philippine government canceled the deal to purchase 16 Mi-17 helicopters due to fears of possible US sanctions.{{cite web |url=https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-only-on-ap-philippines-manila-5c4b69a7ff136b1b4654d9108c82c165 |title=AP Exclusive: Philippines scraps Russian chopper deal |website=Associated Press |date=27 July 2022 }}

In 2021 Russia offered the Argentine Air Force Mil Mi-17 helicopters as part of a bigger arms deals.{{cite web|url=https://en.mercopress.com/2021/02/04/russia-has-offered-argentina-fighter-aircraft-and-training-jets-defense-website-reports|title= Russia has offered Argentina fighter aircraft and training jets, defense website reports}}

Russia in October 2021 delivered to Mali 2 Mi-171Sh and 2 Mi-17V-5 helicopters in the framework of a contract signed in December 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.defencenet.gr/asfaleia/diethnis-asfaleia/911166_rosiko-metaforiko-aeroskafos-paredose-opla-sto-mali|title=Ρωσικό μεταφορικό αεροσκάφος παρέδωσε όπλα στο Μάλι|date=1 October 2021|website=Defencenet}}{{cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2021/1004/101564698/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / / Россия в рамках выполнения своих контрактных обязательств отправила в Мали четыре вертолета|website=armstrade.org}}

Bangladesh and Peru each ordered 2 Mi-171A2s in 2021.{{cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1363931|title=Russia to deliver 2 Mi-171A2 multirole helicopters to Bangladesh in 2023|website=TASS}}

On 13 April 2022, US President Joe Biden announced that the US Government would supply 11 Mi-17 helicopters to the Ukrainian government to aid in its defense during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.{{Cite news |last1=Zengerle |first1=Patricia |last2=Ali |first2=Idrees |last3=Stone |first3=Mike |date=2022-04-13 |title=U.S. gives Ukraine $800 million more in military aid, adds heavy weapons |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-announces-additional-800-million-military-aid-ukraine-2022-04-13/ |access-date=2022-04-14}} The US supplied 16 Mi-17s including five that were undergoing maintenance in Ukraine when Russia invaded. These helicopters belonged to the former Afghan government, but were paid for by the US under the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund. Therefore, the Pentagon treated these aircraft as its property after that government fell in September 2021.{{Cite news |url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/04/20/us-arms-ukraine-mi-17-helicopters/ |title= On the battlefield with Russia, Afghanistan's loss is Ukraine's gain |newspaper=The Washington Post|date=2022-04-22 |first= John |last=Hudson |archiveurl= https://archive.today/20220422172259/https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/04/20/us-arms-ukraine-mi-17-helicopters/ |archivedate=2022-04-22}}

Iran reportedly ordered 12 search and rescue helicopters of the Mi-8/17/171 family in early 2024.{{cite web | last=Никольский | first=Алексей | title=Иран закупил в России гражданские вертолеты примерно на 20 млрд рублей | website=«Ведомости» — ведущее деловое издание России. | date=2024-05-29 | url=https://www.vedomosti.ru/business/articles/2024/05/30/1040375-iran-zakupil-v-rossii-grazhdanskie-vertoleti-na-20-mlrd-rublei | language=ru | access-date=2024-06-02}}

Variants

= Soviet/Russian variants =

;Mi-8MT

:Basic updated version of the Mi-8T, powered by two 1,397 kW (1,874 hp) Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Provision for twin or triple external stores racks.Jackson 2003, pp. 389, 391. The export version is known as Mi-17.

;Mi-8MTV

:Hot and High version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM high-altitude turboshaft engines.Jackson 2003, p. 390. This type has a maximum ceiling of 6,000 m.Jackson 2003, p. 392.

;Mi-8MTV-1

:Radar-equipped civil version of the Mi-8MTV. Russian designation of the Mi-17-1V.

;Mi-8MTV-2

:Improved version of the Mi-8MTV-1 with enhanced armour, updated systems, an anti-torque rotor and accommodation for 30 instead of 24 troops.

;Mi-8MTV-3

:Military version of the Mi-8MTV-2, fitted with four instead of six hardpoints, the number of possible external stores combinations was increased from 8 to 24.

File:Mil Mi-17-V5 (Mi-8MTV-5), Russia - Air Force AN1905918.jpg Mi-8MTV-5]]

;Mi-8MTV-5

:Military utility transport helicopter, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines and equipped with a loading ramp instead of the clam-shell doors, an additional door and a new "dolphin nose". Deliveries to the VVS began in 2012,{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/2537.html?sphrase_id=50423 |title=Центр боевого применения в Торжке получил 17 новых вертолетов|website= russianhelicopters.aero |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221747/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/2537.html?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}} and continued in 2013 and 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/261113/?sphrase_id=50423 |title=Министерству обороны РФ передана партия новых вертолетов Ми-8МТВ-5|website= russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221756/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/news/261113/?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5417.html?sphrase_id=50423 |title=Парк армейской авиации ЗВО пополнился десятком ударных вертолетов Ка-52 "Аллигатор" – Минобороны РФ|website= russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721223307/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5417.html?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5836.html?sphrase_id=50423|title=ЗВО получил партию "Ночных охотников", недавно принятых на вооружение|website= russianhelicopters.aero|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180721221753/http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/ru/press/publications/5836.html?sphrase_id=50423 |archive-date=21 July 2018|url-status=live}} Russia currently uses improved Mi-8 MTV-5-1s. These helicopters are intended for the transport of goods and machinery weighing up to 4 tons and these helicopters are equipped with optional rocket or cannon armament. The cockpit lighting is modified to support night vision goggles and the communication systems have been modernized. As of January 2019, the manufacturer has supplied 130 Mi-8MTV-5s out of 140 to the Defense Ministry.{{cite web |url=http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12127491@egNews |title=The Kazan Helicopter Plant is equipping the Ministry of Defence with Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters ahead of schedule : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation |publisher=Eng.mil.ru |access-date=1 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730133108/http://eng.mil.ru/en/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12127491@egNews |archive-date=30 July 2017 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0131/100050756/detail.shtml |title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Казанский вертолетный завод поставил Минобороны 130 Ми-8МТВ-5-1 |access-date=31 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190201013632/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2019/0131/100050756/detail.shtml |archive-date=1 February 2019 |url-status=live}}

;Mi-8MTV-5-Ga

:Civilian version of the Mi-8MTV-5.

;Mi-8AMT

:Slightly modified version of Kazan's Mi-8MTV, built in Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant from 1991 and still powered by TV3-117VM engines although nowadays VK-2500 engines are optional. Also known as Mi-171. An Arctic version was put into production in 2020.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}

;Mi-8AMTSh

:Armed assault version of the Mi-8AMT, can carry the same range of weapons as the Mi-24 including unguided weapons and high-precision armaments, in particular, antitank guided 9M120 Ataka or 9M114 Shturm missiles. Fitted with a new large door on the right side (except the prototype), aramid fiber plates around the cockpit area and engines, and sometimes a loading ramp in place of the usual clamshell doors. The helicopter can carry up to 37 paratroopers, 12 wounded on stretchers or airlift up to 4 tons of cargo, engage in search-and-rescue and evacuation operations. The craft has two VK-2500 engines of enhanced capacity and a complex of defense means. The cockpit of the new helicopter is equipped with multifunctional indicators to display the map of the terrain and the latest navigational and piloting equipment which operates with GPS and GLONASS satellite navigation systems.{{cite web |url=https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/2019-news-aerospace-industry-air-force/january/4786-russian-aerospace-forces-to-receive-mi-8amtsh-helicopters.html |title=Russian aerospace forces to receive Mi-8AMTSh helicopters |access-date=27 January 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190127152614/https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/2019-news-aerospace-industry-air-force/january/4786-russian-aerospace-forces-to-receive-mi-8amtsh-helicopters.html |archive-date=27 January 2019 |url-status=live}} The Russian Air Force received a first batch of 10 Mi-8AMTSh in December 2010,{{cite web |url=http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2010/12/20/54/ |title=Ten Mi-8AMTSh helicopters delivered to Russian air force – News – Russian Aviation |publisher=Ruaviation. Com |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715210704/http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2010/12/20/54/ |archive-date=15 July 2011 |url-status=live}} and a second batch in June 2011.{{cite web |url=http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news121965.html |title=Russia Receives Second Batch of Mi-8AMTSh Helicopters |publisher=Airforce Technology |date= 16 June 2011|access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927020631/http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news121965.html |archive-date=27 September 2012 |url-status=live}} In total, 40 helicopters were delivered in 2014.{{cite web |url=http://rostec.ru/content/files/reports/ROSTEC_AR_book1_ENG.pdf |title=2014 Annual Report |access-date=8 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818234755/http://rostec.ru/content/files/reports/ROSTEC_AR_book1_ENG.pdf |archive-date=18 August 2016 |url-status=live}} Long-term government contract to supply modernized Mi-8AMTSh was signed in Ulan-Ude in August 2013 and provides for the delivery of unique machines – the first production batch with improved resource performance including significant savings on maintenance during the life cycle of the helicopter. Mi-8AMTSh passed to the Defense Ministry obtains a larger capacity engines VK-2500 with an upgraded (reinforced) transmission that provide objective control of exploratory work, and make the use of the helicopter in the highlands and hot climates more efficient.{{cite web|url=https://rostechnologiesblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/russias-defense-ministry-received-modernized-mi-8amtsh/ |title=Russia's Defense Ministry Received Modernized Mi-8AMTSh|date=1 September 2014|website=wordpress.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175933/https://rostechnologiesblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/russias-defense-ministry-received-modernized-mi-8amtsh/ |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}

;Mi-8AMTSh-VA

:Arctic version of Mi-8AMTSh is supplied to the Russian Aerospace Forces and Naval Aviation.{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1227/145038862/detail.shtml |title=Холдинг "Вертолеты России" завершил передачу вертолетов Ми-8АМТШ и Ми-8АМТШ-ВА в рамках ГОЗ-2016|website= armstrade.org |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624204303/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2016/1227/145038862/detail.shtml |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url= http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/july/3610-russia-receives-two-more-mi-8amtsh-va-choppers-for-arctic-operations.html |title=Russia receives two more Mi-8AMTSh-VA choppers for Arctic operations|website= airrecognition.com |access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180624175217/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/july/3610-russia-receives-two-more-mi-8amtsh-va-choppers-for-arctic-operations.html |archive-date=24 June 2018|url-status=live}}

File:KazakhstanMi-8MT2000(DF-SD-01-06442).jpg Mil Mi-8MT]]

;Mi-8MTKO

:Night attack conversion of the Mi-8MT and Mi-8MTV helicopters. Known in Belarus as Mi-8MTKO1.

;Mi-8MTD

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.

;Mi-8MTF

:Aerial photography variant based on the Mi-8MT{{cite web|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/mi-8-var.htm|title=Mi-8 HIP (MIL)|website= globalsecurity.org}}

;Mi-8MTG

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Gardenya-1FVE" single H/I-band jamming system. Export designation Mi-17PG.

;Mi-8MTI (NATO Hip-H EW5)

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Ikebana" single D-band jamming system. Also known as Mi-13, export designation Mi-17PI.

;Mi-8MTPB (NATO Hip-H EW3)

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Bizon" jamming system. Export designation Mi-17PP.

;Mi-8MTPSh

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Shakhta" jamming system. Export designation Mi-17PSh.

;Mi-8MTR1

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT. The Russian Air Force (VVS) received three new Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare (EW) helicopters on 4 March 2014. Mi-8MTPR-1 is a standard Mi-8MTV-5-1 with a 'Rychag-AV' active jamming station installed onboard. The helicopters are designed to be able to detect and suppress electronic command-and-control systems as well as the radars of surface-to air and air-to-air missiles. Additional Mi-8MTPR-1s are currently under construction, with the Russian Ministry of Defence is set to eventually receive 18 of the EW helicopters.{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/49783/russia-receives-new-mi-8mtpr-1-electronic-warfare-helicopters |title=Russia receives new Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopters|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094511/http://www.janes.com/article/49783/russia-receives-new-mi-8mtpr-1-electronic-warfare-helicopters|date=5 March 2015|first=Nikolai|last=Novichkov |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead}}

;Mi-8MTR2

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.

;Mi-8MTS

:Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.

;Mi-8MTSh1

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.

File:Mi 17 bulgaria.jpg Mi-17]]

;Mi-8MTSh2 (NATO Hip-H EW4)

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.

;Mi-8MTSh3 (NATO Hip-H EW6)

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT.

;Mi-8MTT

:Sigint version of the Mi-8MT.

;Mi-8MTYa

:Electronic warfare version of the Mi-8MT with "Yakhont" system.

;Mi-8MS

:VIP version. Subvariants are Mi-8MSO and Mi-8MSD.

;Mi-19

:Airborne command post version for tank and motorized infantry commanders (based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).

;Mi-19R

:Airborne command post version similar to Mi-19 for commanders of rocket artillery (based on Mi-8MT/Mi-17 airframe).

= Export variants =

;Mi-17 (NATO Hip-H)

:Improved version of the Mi-8, powered by two Klimov TV3-117MT turboshaft engines. Basic production version.

;Mi-17-1

:Export version of Mi-8AMT powered by two Klimov VK-2500 engines.

;Mi-17-1M

:High altitude operations version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines.

File:Bomba Mil Mi-17 MRD.jpg Mi-17-1V]]

;Mi-17-1V

:Military transport, helicopter gunship version, powered by two Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines. Export version of the Mi-8MTV-1.

;Mi-17-1VA

:Flying hospital version.

;Mi-17-2

:Export version of Mi-8MTV-2.

;Mi-17V-3

:Export version of the Mi-8MTV-3.File:Indonesian Army Aviation Mi-17V-5.jpg Mi-17V-5]]

;{{visible anchor|Mi-17V-5}}

:Export version of the Mi-8MTV-5. This variant is designated CH-178 by the Canadian Forces.{{cite web|url=http://www.casr.ca/101-af-ch178-mil.htm |title=Canadian Air Force – Mil CH-178 – Mil Mi-17-V5 – Leased Helicopter – MHLH Project – Air Command – CASR – Canadian American Strategic Review – Medium Lift Helicopter – Transport Helicopter – Russian Helicopter – Mil Mi-8 – Mil Mi-17(V5) – Mil Kazan – Government Military Contracts – Boeing Chinook – CH-147D Chinook – Canadian Forces – Department of National Defence – Succession Planning |publisher=Casr.ca |access-date=4 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215526/http://www.casr.ca/101-af-ch178-mil.htm |archive-date=4 October 2013}}

;Mi-17V-7

:Mi-17V-5 equipped with VK-2500 engine and clam shell doors.{{cite web|url=http://avia-russia.com/mil-mi-17-1V.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728114750/http://avia-russia.com/mil-mi-17-1V.html|url-status=dead|title=Mi-17V-7|archive-date=28 July 2013}}

;Mi-17M

:Demonstration model from 1993, served as the basis for the Mi-17MD (nowadays known as Mi-17V-5).

File:Mil Mi-17MD and Mi-171 side-view silhouettes.png

;Mi-17MD

:Initial designator of the Mi-17V-5, developed in 1995 and from 1996 fitted with a loading ramp.

File:Mi-8MTV-Mexico-2005a.jpg Mi-17 on the {{USS|Bataan|LHD-5}}|alt=]]

;Mi-17KF

:Export version fitted with new avionics including Inertial Navigation Unit along with GPS at tail boom.

;Mi-17N

:Export version of the Mi-8MTKO with GOES-321M turret with LLLTV and FLIR.

;Mi-17P

:Export version, passenger transport helicopter.

;Mi-17PG

:Export version of the Mi-8MTG.

;Mi-17PI

:Export version of the Mi-8MTI.

;Mi-17PP

:Export version of the Mi-8MTPB.

;Mi-17S

:VIP version.

File:Mi17 4K-AZ69 1.jpg

;Mi-17AE

:SAR and Medevac version given to Poland.

;Mi-17 LPZS

:Specialised version for the SAR units (Leteckej Pátracej a Záchrannej Služby) of Slovakia. Four ordered.{{cite web |url=http://www.ceslet.cz/en/military-programs/mi17-vir32-ff2101-dme442-nvg-i56/ |title=Mi-17 SAR – Avionics upgrade and NVG modification / CLS a.s |publisher=Ceslet.cz |date=7 February 2008 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004220133/http://www.ceslet.cz/en/military-programs/mi17-vir32-ff2101-dme442-nvg-i56/ |archive-date=4 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}

;Mi-17Z-2 "Přehrada"

:Czech electronic warfare version with two large canisters on each side.

File:PLA Mil Mi-17-1 at Chelyabinsk Shagol Air Base.jpg Mi-171]]

;Mi-171

:Export version of the Mi-8AMT, built in Ulan-Ude.

;Mi-171A

:Mi-171 civilian passenger helicopter modified to meet FAR 29 and JAR 29 requirement.{{cite web|url=http://avia-russia.com/mil-mi-171.html |title=Mi-171A/A1/M |access-date=17 August 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309073619/http://www.avia-russia.com/mil-mi-171.html |archive-date=9 March 2014}}

File:Egyptian Mil Mi-8 Hip helicopter.JPEG Mi-17 flies over a live fire Exercise (CALFEX) near Mubarak]]

;Mi-171A1

:Mi-171 civilian cargo helicopter modified to meet FAR 29 and JAR 29 requirement.

;Mi-171A2

:Highly upgraded version powered by VK-2500PS-03 engines (civil version of the engines installed on Mi-28 combat helicopters), digital navigation system with data display indication reducing the crew to two people, and a new rotor system.{{cite web|url= https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3686-russian-helicopters-mi-171a2-helicopter-certified-for-commercial-deliveries.html |title=Russian Helicopters' Mi-171A2 helicopter certified for commercial deliveries|website= airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190315073941/http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2017/august/3686-russian-helicopters-mi-171a2-helicopter-certified-for-commercial-deliveries.html |archive-date=15 March 2019|url-status=live}} The Mi-171A2 has been certified by India, Colombia and South Korea as of late 2020,{{cite web|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27804/South_Korea_Certifies_Russian_Mi_17A2_Helicopter#.X2zFFIuP7IV|title=South Korea Certifies Russian Mi-17A2 Helicopter|website= defenseworld.net}} followed by Vietnam in June 2021.{{cite web|title=Mi-171А2 Certified in Vietnam|url=https://rostec.ru/en/news/mi-171a2-certified-in-vietnam/|access-date=2021-08-05|website=rostec.ru}}

;Mi-171A3

:Newest modification based on the previous Mi-171A2 variant and the Mil Mi-38 transport helicopter, first revealed on 26 February 2019. The Mi-171A3 will be intended primarily for transport flights to offshore drilling platforms.{{cite web|url=https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3549276.html |title=Вертолет Ми-171А3|website=bmpd.livejournal.com |date=28 February 2019|access-date=11 March 2019}}{{cite web |last1=Huber |first1=Mark |title=Russian Mi-171A3 Makes First Flight |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2021-12-21/russian-mi-171a3-makes-first-flight |website=Aviation International News |language=en}}

;Mi-171C

File:Mil Mi-171C - OM-BYH - Slovakia.jpg

:Chinese built variant of Mi-171 by Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited, with two radars, one weather radar in the forward section, and another Doppler navigational radar under tail boom. Clam shell doors are replaced by a single ramp door.

;Mi-171E

:Mi-171 equipped with VK-2500-03 engines to operate in extreme temperature limits, from −58 to 50 Celsius.{{cite web|url=http://www.defencetalk.com/russian-helicopters-delivers-mi-171e-to-kazakhstan-49413/ |title=Mi-171E|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141113191547/http://www.defencetalk.com/russian-helicopters-delivers-mi-171e-to-kazakhstan-49413/ |archive-date=13 November 2014|url-status=live}}

;Mi-171M

:Modernized Mi-171 to reduce crew from 3 to 2.

;Mi-171S

:Mi-171 with Western avionics such as AN/ARC-320 transceiver, GPS and standard NATO flight responder.{{cite web|url=http://www.army.cz/scripts/detail.php?id=6617 |title=Mi-171S|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141209234348/http://www.army.cz/scripts/detail.php?id=6617 |archive-date=9 December 2014|url-status=live}}

File:Hips Dont lie Bangladesh Air Force Mi-171sh (23160920143) (cropped) (cropped).jpg Mi-171sh helicopters armed with rocket and gun pods]]

;Mi-171Sh

:Export version of the Ulan-Udes Mi-8AMTSh. It is the most advanced export version and can be armed with various armaments. In addition to transporting troops, the helicopter can also be used to attack enemy positions.{{cite web |url= http://roe.ru/eng/catalog/aerospace-systems/helicopters/mi-171sh/|title= Mi-171Sh

|publisher= Rosoboronexport |access-date= 8 August 2021}}{{cite web |title=Bangladesh Air Force Sent 03 Mi-171sh Helicopters With Night Vision Technology to BAF Contingent in Central African Republic

|url=https://www.ispr.gov.bd/en/bangladesh-air-force-sent-03-mi-171sh-helicopters-with-night-vision-technology-to-baf-contingent-in-central-african-republic/ |website=ISPR |date=20 June 2020 |access-date=8 August 2021}} Mi-171SH-HV and Mi-171SH-VN are more advanced versions equipped with electro-optical FLIR system and armed with anti-tank guided missiles.{{cite web |last1=Donald |first1=David |title=Russian Helicopters Unveils New Mi-171Sh-VN 'Hip' Troop Carrier |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-08-27/russian-helicopters-unveils-new-mi-171sh-vn-hip-troop-carrier |website=Aviation International News |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200827210839/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-08-27/russian-helicopters-unveils-new-mi-171sh-vn-hip-troop-carrier |archive-date=27 August 2020 |language=en |date=27 August 2020 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mi-171sh-hv-military-transport-helicopter/ |title=Mi-171SH-HV Military Transport Helicopter |date=August 1, 2017 |website=Airforce Technology |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230927184457/https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/mi-171sh-hv-military-transport-helicopter/ |archive-date= Sep 27, 2023 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-army-2020-russian-helicopters-debuts-first-flying-prototype-of-mi-171sh-vn |title=Update: Army 2020: Russian Helicopters debuts first flying prototype of Mi-171Sh-VN |date=28 August 2020 |author1=Nikolai Novichkov |website=Janes |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107022237/https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/update-army-2020-russian-helicopters-debuts-first-flying-prototype-of-mi-171sh-vn |archive-date= Nov 7, 2023 }}

:Czech Republic and Croatia have ordered these types in 2005 and 2007. Both Bangladesh Air Force and Bangladesh Army operates Mi-171Sh armed assault helicopter and for multirole operations. Two recent operators are Peru who ordered 6, all due for delivery in 2011,{{cite web|title=First Shipment of Mi-171Sh to Be Delivered to Peru Defense Ministry in May|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/125318/russia-to-begin-mi_171sh-deliveries-to-peru.html# |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923213534/http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/125318/russia-to-begin-mi_171sh-deliveries-to-peru.html |archive-date=Sep 23, 2015 |access-date=4 October 2013|website=Defense-aerospace.com |date=May 11, 2011 |publisher=Russian Helicopters JSC }} and Ghana which received 4 of the helicopters in January 2013.{{cite web|date=5 January 2013|title=President Mahama commissions four helicopters|url=http://ghananewsagency.org/politics/president-mahama-commissions-four-helicopters--54653 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130108203802/http://ghananewsagency.org/politics/president-mahama-commissions-four-helicopters--54653 |archive-date=8 January 2013|access-date=4 October 2013|publisher=Ghana News Agency}} A new order from China in 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36543/mysterious-russian-mi-171sh-hip-assault-helicopters-are-bound-for-china|title=Mysterious Mi-171Sh Hip Assault Transport Helicopters Bound For China Appear in Russia|first=Thomas|last=Newdick|website=The Drive|date=18 September 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928103454/https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/36543/mysterious-russian-mi-171sh-hip-assault-helicopters-are-bound-for-china |archive-date= Sep 28, 2023 }}

;Mi-171ShP

:Export version of Mi-17Sh for Peruvian Army (Aviación del Ejército del Peru) who ordered 24 for US$528 million and the contract stipulates delivery of spare parts, ground support equipment, maintenance support, and the establishment of a Mi-17 maintenance facility in La Joya (Arequipa), for US$62.4 million{{cite web |date=2015-10-29|title=Perú recibirá los 13 helicópteros Mi-17Sh-P y un avión C-27J antes de que llegue 'El Niño' |first1=Peter |last1=Watson |url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2015/10/29/noticia-recibira-helicopteros-mi17shp-avion-enfrentar-fenomeno.html |access-date=2020-07-14|website=Infodefensa.com|language=es |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200716202918/http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2015/10/29/noticia-recibira-helicopteros-mi17shp-avion-enfrentar-fenomeno.html |archive-date= Jul 16, 2020 }}{{Cite news |title=La Fiscalía peruana abre una investigación por la adquisición de los 24 helicópteros Mi-171Sh-P de la Aviación del Ejército |trans-title=Peruvian prosecutors open an investigation into the acquisition of the 24 Army Aviation Mi-171Sh-P helicopters|author= |website=Defensa.com (Perú) |date=31 January 2019|url= https://www.defensa.com/peru/fiscalia-peruana-abre-investigacion-adquisicion-24-helicopteros |language=es |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107022237/https://www.defensa.com/peru/fiscalia-peruana-abre-investigacion-adquisicion-24-helicopteros |archive-date= Nov 7, 2023 }}

;Mi-171Sh2

: Upgraded version of Mi-171Sh for Algerian Air Force{{cite web|url=https://www.ruaviation.com/news/2016/1/28/4835/?h|title=Algeria's Mi-171 helicopters upgrade program about to be completed |website= Russian Aviation |date=January 28, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231107012110/https://www.ruaviation.com/news/2016/1/28/4835/?h |archive-date= Nov 7, 2023 }} with new avionics, engines and optronic ball, active and passive protection system "President-S", two rocket pods B8W20A, eight missiles 9M120 "Ataka".{{cite web|url=https://www.menadefense.net/algerie/une-upgrade-du-mi171-en-format-tueur-de-char-pour-lalgerie/ |title=Une upgrade du Mi171 en format tueur de char pour l'Algérie|last=Akramov|date=17 May 2018|website=menadefense.net|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181105184632/https://www.menadefense.net/algerie/une-upgrade-du-mi171-en-format-tueur-de-char-pour-lalgerie/ |archive-date=5 November 2018|url-status=live}}

;Mi-172{{Anchor|Mi-172}}

:Civil passenger version manufactured in Kazan plant and based on the Mi-8MTV-3.

;Mi-171Sh Storm for special forces{{cite web |title=Army 2021: Russian Helicopters presents upgraded Mi-171SH Storm for special forces |last=Fiorenza |first=Nicholas |publisher=Janes |date=21 August 2021 |url= https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/army-2021-russian-helicopters-presents-upgraded-mi-171sh-storm-for-special-forces}}

Operators

{{flag|Afghanistan}}{{cite web|url= http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/reports_pdf/emptys/101015/world-air-forces-2013.pdf|title= World Air Forces 2013 |work= Flightglobal Insight |year= 2013 |access-date= 20 March 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121216005935/http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/media/reports_pdf/emptys/101015/world-air-forces-2013.pdf |archive-date= 16 December 2012|url-status= live|df= dmy-all}}{{Cite web |date=2021-08-25 |title=Taliban have captured more than 100 military helicopters, Russia says |url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/25/taliban-capture-more-than-100-mi17-helicopters-afghan-armed-forces-russia-says |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}
{{flag|Algeria}}
{{flag|Angola}}
{{flag|Argentina}}
{{flag|Armenia}}{{cite web |url= https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2022/0128/103066275/detail.shtml |title= Вооруженные силы Республики Армения пополнились новыми вертолетами |language=ru |trans-title=Armed forces of the Republic of Armenia replenished with new helicopters |publisher= Arms trade |date= January 28, 2022 |access-date=2022-02-28}}
{{flag|Azerbaijan}}
{{flag|Bangladesh}}
{{flag|Bosnia and Herzegovina}}
{{flag|Bulgaria}}
{{flag|Burkina Faso}}
{{flag|Cambodia}}
{{flag|Cameroon}}{{cite web |url=https://beegeagle.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/cameroon-take-delivery-of-chinese-built-patrol-craft-russian-built-mi-17-helicopters/|title=CAMEROON TAKE DELIVERY OF CHINESE-BUILT PATROL CRAFT, RUSSIAN-BUILT MI-17 HELICOPTER(S)|last=beegeagle|date=24 December 2014|website=wordpress.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194010/https://beegeagle.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/cameroon-take-delivery-of-chinese-built-patrol-craft-russian-built-mi-17-helicopters/|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}
{{flag|Chad}}
{{flag|China}}
{{flag|Colombia}}{{cite web|url=http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/1121/120049735/detail.shtml|title=СВ Колумбии получили второй модернизированной в России вертолет типа Ми-17|website= armstrade.org|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122172135/http://www.armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2018/1121/120049735/detail.shtml|archive-date=22 November 2018|url-status=live}}
{{flag|Congo}}
{{flag|DR Congo}}
{{flag|Croatia}}
{{flag|Cuba}}
{{flag|Czech Republic}}
{{flag|Djibouti}}
{{flag|Ecuador}}
{{flag|Egypt}}
{{flag|Equatorial Guinea}}{{cite web|url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/november/4605-equatorial-guinea-takes-delivery-of-two-mi-172-choppers.html|title=Equatorial Guinea takes delivery of two Mi-172 choppers|website= airrecognition.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181108184509/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/november/4605-equatorial-guinea-takes-delivery-of-two-mi-172-choppers.html|archive-date=8 November 2018|url-status=live}}
{{flag|Eritrea}}
{{flag|Ethiopia}}
{{flag|Ghana}}
{{flag|Hungary}}
{{flag|India}}
SkyOne Airways, Delhi-based helicopter charter airline with MI-172s in fleet{{cn|date=August 2024}}
{{flag|Indonesia}}
{{flag|Iran}}
{{flag|Iraq}}
{{Flag|Iraqi Kurdistan}}{{cite web |title=Defense of the Peshmerga: weapons sent from Europe |url=https://en.difesaonline.it/old/index.php/it/15-notizie/approfondimenti/2005-difesa-dei-peshmerga-le-armi-inviate-dall-europa |website=DIFESA Online |date=8 November 2014}}
{{flag|Kazakhstan}}
{{flag|Kenya}}
{{flag|Laos}}
{{flag|Malaysia}}{{cite web |url= http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1097/ |title= Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Mi-8/17 |access-date= 20 March 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130525225051/http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/1097/ |archive-date= 25 May 2013 |url-status= live |df= dmy-all}}
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{{flag|Mexico}}[http://www.semar.gob.mx/s/armada-mexico/galeria-fotografica/unidades-aeronavales/helicopteros.html Secretaría de Marina – Unidades Aeronavales – Helicopteros] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801035505/http://www.semar.gob.mx/s/armada-mexico/galeria-fotografica/unidades-aeronavales/helicopteros.html |date=1 August 2013}}. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
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Air Vigilance Service: Received a Mi-17 (Mi-8MT) donated by Nicaragua in response to the 1991 Limon earthquake, but its operational status is doubtful due to lack of spare parts. It was then sold to Colombia.{{cite web|url=https://www.nacion.com/el-pais/seguridad-publica-vendio-helicoptero-donado/JFPVXSUWVFDBDB7J3LCDU6NS2E/story/|title=Seguridad Pública vendió helicóptero donado|website=La Nación, Grupo Nación|date=30 September 2001 |language=es-LA|access-date=2023-09-11}}
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Accidents and notable incidents

On 16 September 2000, a Mi-17 of the Sri Lanka Air Force crashed near Aranayake in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka with Minister of Shipping, Ports and Rehabilitation M. H. M. Ashraff on board. Besides the minister, there were 14 others onboard – nine party officials, three bodyguards and two crew members. The authorities initially claimed that engine failure had caused the crash. The government immediately ordered an inquiry into the crash and in January 2001. President Kumaratunga appointed a Presidential Commission to inquire into the crash. However, neither found any conclusive evidence for the crash's cause.{{cite web|url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000917/frontm.html|title=The Sunday Times Front Section|website= sundaytimes.lk|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205121355/http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000917/frontm.html|archive-date=5 February 2019|url-status=live}}
On 30 July 2005, a Mi-17 presidential helicopter crashed in mountain ranges in South Sudan due to poor visibility claiming the life of then President of South Sudan John Garang, six of his colleagues and seven Ugandan crew members. He was returning from a private visit in Rwakitura meeting President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda.{{cite web|url=http://www.sudantribune.com/Sudanese-vice-president-13-others,10893|title=Sudanese vice president, 13 others, killed in air crash – Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan|website= sudantribune.com|access-date=1 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101194002/http://www.sudantribune.com/Sudanese-vice-president-13-others,10893|archive-date=1 January 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2005/8/1/sudans-garang-dies-in-copter-crash|title=Sudan's Garang dies in copter crash|access-date=2 September 2021}}
On 12 January 2008, a Mi-17 of the Macedonian Armed Forces crashed, killing all three crew members and eight passengers.
On 3 March 2008, an Iraqi Air Force Mi-17 (Mi-8AMT) crashed near Baiji while ferrying troops from Tal Afar to the capital Baghdad. All eight people onboard perished in the accident.{{cite web |url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=15203 |title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 15203 |author=Harro Ranter |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113185742/http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=15203 |archive-date=13 November 2014 |url-status=live}}
On 31 May 2008, a People's Liberation Army Mi-171 transport crashed in southwest Sichuan province, killing 5 crew and 13 passengers on board. It was on a rescue mission during the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/helicopter-with-14-aboard-crashes-on-quake-relief-mission-in-china-1.742379|title=Helicopter with 14 aboard crashes on quake relief mission in China|date=1 June 2008|publisher=CBC News|access-date=13 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303101943/https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/helicopter-with-14-aboard-crashes-on-quake-relief-mission-in-china-1.742379|archive-date=3 March 2009|url-status=live}}
On 14 January 2009, an Afghan Air Force Mi-17 crashed in Herat while en route to Farah province. All 13 on board were killed, including Maj. Gen. Fazl Ahmad Sayar, one of Afghanistan's four regional commanders.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jan-16-fg-afghan-crash16-story.html|title=Top Afghan general dies in helicopter crash|author=Laura King|work=Los Angeles Times|date=16 January 2009 |access-date=17 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141221131118/http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jan/16/world/fg-afghan-crash16|archive-date=21 December 2014|url-status=live}}
On 3 May 2009 a Venezuelan Army Mi-17V-5 crashed in the state of Táchira killing all 17 people on board.{{Cite news |date=4 May 2009 |title=Las autoridades reducen a 17 los militares venezolanos fallecidos en un accidente de helicóptero |url=https://cadenaser.com/ser/2009/05/04/internacional/1241397920_850215.html |access-date=27 May 2024 |work=cadena SER |agency=Europa Press}}{{Cite web |title=Soviet Database |url=https://www.scramble.nl/database/soviet/details/134_45830 |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=www.scramble.nl}}
On 14 February 2010, a Yemeni Air Force Mi-17 crashed in Northern Yemen, hitting an Army vehicle. All eleven people on board were killed, along with three others on the ground.{{cite web |url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=72659 |title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 72659 |author=Harro Ranter |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118204717/http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=72659 |archive-date=18 November 2014 |url-status=live}}
On 28 July 2010, an Iraqi Air Force Mi-17 (Mi-8M) crashed in a sandstorm about 110 km south of Baghdad, killing all 5 occupants.{{cite web |url=http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=75955 |title=ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 75955 |author=Harro Ranter |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113185531/http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=75955 |archive-date=13 November 2014 |url-status=live}}
On 19 November 2010, an Indian Air Force Mi-17 crashed near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, India killing all 12 people on board. It had taken off from Tawang for Guwahati, and crashed about five minutes later at Bomdila.[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article896324.ece 12 killed as IAF chopper crashes in Arunachal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101121111245/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article896324.ece |date=21 November 2010}}. thehindu.com
On 19 April 2011, a Pawan Hans Mi-17 burst into flames seconds before landing at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, India, killing 17 people on board.{{cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Helicopter-crashes-in-Tawang-17-killed/Article1-687092.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125085230/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Helicopter-crashes-in-Tawang-17-killed/Article1-687092.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2013 |title=17 dead as helicopter crashes in Tawang; DGCA orders probe |newspaper=Hindustan Times |access-date=4 October 2013}}
On 18 May 2012, a Venezuelan Army Mi-17 crashed while in training in Yaracuy, Venezuela, killing 4 people.{{Cite web |last=Ranter |first=Harro |title=Accident Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) EBV-0672, Friday 18 May 2012 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/145714 |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=asn.flightsafety.org}}
On 11 July 2012, a Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashed near Skardu Airport in Gilgit-Baltistan, killing 5 people.{{cite web|url=http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=58376 |title=Five killed in Skardu army helicopter crash |publisher=geo.tv |access-date=4 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714014143/http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=58376 |archive-date=14 July 2012}}
On 30 August 2012, two Indian Air Force Mi-17s collided near Jamnagar in Western India, killing 9 people.{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Two-IAF-helicopters-crash-midair-in-Gujarat-9-killed/articleshow/15994570.cms |title=Two IAF helicopters crash midair in Gujarat, 9 killed |work=The Times of India |date=30 August 2012 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130706133652/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-30/india/33498331_1_helicopters-indian-air-force-mig-29 |archive-date=6 July 2013 |url-status=live}}
On 11 February 2013, a Mi-17 belonging to Azerbaijani Air Force crashed into the Caspian Sea killing all 3 people on board.{{cite web|url=http://en.apa.az/news_servicemen_who_died_in_military_helicopt_187613.html|title=Servicemen who died in military helicopter crash in Azerbaijan named|work=APA|publisher=En.apa.az|access-date=4 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213203532/http://en.apa.az/news_servicemen_who_died_in_military_helicopt_187613.html|archive-date=13 February 2013|url-status=dead}}
On 25 June 2013, a Mi-17V-5 of the Indian Air Force crashed while undertaking rescue operations in the flood-ravaged areas of the state of Uttarakhand in northern India. IAF chief NAK Browne ruled out possibility of any of the 20 men onboard surviving. There were five staff from IAF, six from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and nine from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Will-continue-with-the-mission-till-job-is-done-Air-Force-chief-says/articleshow/20774698.cms |title=Will continue with the mission till job is done, Air Force chief says |work=The Times of India |date=26 June 2013 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629201650/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-26/india/40206226_1_iaf-pilots-nak-browne-garud-commandos |archive-date=29 June 2013 |url-status=live}}
On 16 September 2013, a Turkish Air Force F-16 shot down a Syrian Mil-17 at the border after the helicopter violated Turkish airspace. Two crew members reportedly bailed out before the aircraft crashed in Syrian territory.{{cite web |url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/helicopter-crashes-near-turkeys-border-with-syria-report.aspx?pageID=238&nID=54538&NewsCatID=352 |title=MIDEAST – Turkey shot down Syrian helicopter at border, Deputy PM says |work=Hurriyet Daily News |date=17 September 2013 |access-date=4 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918085658/http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/helicopter-crashes-near-turkeys-border-with-syria-report.aspx?PageID=238&NID=54538&NewsCatID=352 |archive-date=18 September 2013 |url-status=live}}
On 9 November 2013, an Indonesian Army Mi-17 crash killed at least 13 people after the helicopter caught on fire in the jungles of Borneo.{{cite news|last1=Sulaiman|first1=Nurni|title=Chopper crashes, 13 dead|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/11/10/chopper-crashes-13-dead.html|work=The Jakarta Post|date=10 November 2013}}
On 7 July 2014, a Vietnam People's Air Force Mi-171 military helicopter crashed on the outskirts of Hanoi while on a training mission for parachute recruits. Among 21 men on board, 16 died, 4 others died in hospital, only 1 survived.{{cite web|url=https://vov.vn/content/MzM4NTQw.vov|title=Lời kể về chiến sĩ sống sót trong vụ máy bay Mi 171 rơi|date=5 November 2014|website=ĐÀI TIẾNG NÓI VIỆT NAM|access-date=1 January 2019}} The pilot crashed in a field, probably to avoid the local market and houses.[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28190360 Vietnam military helicopter crash kills 16] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105105522/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28190360 |date=5 January 2019}}. BBC News[http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/helicopter-crashes-in-vietnam-capital-dozens-of-casualties-feared-28152.html 16 dead as military chopper crashes in Vietnam capital] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715125353/http://www.thanhniennews.com/society/helicopter-crashes-in-vietnam-capital-dozens-of-casualties-feared-28152.html |date=15 July 2014}} Thanh Nien Daily
On 10 July 2014, a Macedonian police Mi-17V-5 crashed overnight during a training flight near the southern town of Strumica, killing all four people on board. The four crew members were all pilots, each with more than 30 years of flight experience. They were on a night training flight when the Mi-17-V5 hit a {{convert|120|m|ft|adj=on}} tall television transmitter tower near Strumica, about {{convert|190|km|mi}} south of the capital Skopje.{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-helicopter-crashes-macedonia-24517215 |title=International |publisher=ABC News |access-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714170910/https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-helicopter-crashes-macedonia-24517215 |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=live}}
On 13 March 2015, Serbian Army Mi-17 crashed just short of Belgrade airport{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-serbia-helicopter-crash-idUSKBN0MA08320150314|title=Serbian military helicopter crashes, seven dead including child|newspaper=Reuters|date=14 March 2015|access-date=1 January 2019|via= reuters.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102002118/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-serbia-helicopter-crash-idUSKBN0MA08320150314|archive-date=2 January 2019|url-status=live}} when employed in transportation, from Novi Pazar to military medical facility in Belgrade, of a 5-day-old baby with respiratory problems due to road blockade by the landslide. All 7 individuals aboard, including four crew members, two medical staff and the patient died.{{cite web |url=http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2015&mm=03&dd=14&nav_category=16&nav_id=968388 |title=International |work=B92News |access-date=14 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315000319/http://www.b92.net/info/vesti/index.php?yyyy=2015&mm=03&dd=14&nav_category=16&nav_id=968388 |archive-date=15 March 2015 |url-status=live}}
On 8 May 2015, a Pakistan Army Mi-17 crashed near the Naltar area of Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan, killing the Norwegian and Philippine ambassadors and the wives of the Malaysian and Indonesian ambassadors. Two Pakistan Army pilots, Major Al-Tamash and Major Faisal, were also killed in the incident. The Polish and Dutch ambassadors were injured.{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/883013/three-injured-as-helicopter-crashes-in-gilgit/|title=Norway, Philippines ambassadors among 8 killed in Gilgit helicopter crash|newspaper=The Express Tribune|date=8 May 2015|author=Web Desk|access-date=8 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150508233608/http://tribune.com.pk/story/883013/three-injured-as-helicopter-crashes-in-gilgit/|archive-date=8 May 2015|url-status=live}}
On 13 May 2015, a Mi-17 helicopter on a training flight belonging to Bangladesh Air Force crash landed at the airport and caught fire. All three people onboard sustained major injuries and were hospitalized.{{cite news|title=Air force chopper crash lands in Ctg, 3 hurt|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/country/air-force-chopper-crash-lands-ctg-3-hurt-82043|access-date=13 May 2015|work=The Daily Star Bangladesh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150514233817/http://www.thedailystar.net/country/air-force-chopper-crash-lands-ctg-3-hurt-82043|archive-date=14 May 2015|url-status=live}}
On 28 July 2015, a Mi-17 from the Presov Helicopter Airbase of the Slovak Air Force crashed into a forested area near Hradisko, Terňa, Slovakia during a routine training flight. The pilot died on the scene and the remaining two crew members sustained major injuries and were hospitalized.{{cite news|title=Helicopter crash claims one life|url=http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20059110/helicopter-crash-claims-one-life.html|author=Spectator staff|date=29 July 2015|agency=The Slovak Spectator|access-date=29 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150802053931/http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20059110/helicopter-crash-claims-one-life.html|archive-date=2 August 2015|url-status=live}}
During the Russian intervention on the Syrian Civil War. Two Russian Mi-8AMTsh helicopters were sent to find and recover the pilots from the crash site of a Su-24M bomber downed. One of the helicopters was damaged by small-arms fire from Syrian Turkmen Brigade militants, resulting in the death of a naval infantryman, and was forced to make an emergency landing.{{cite news|last1=Yeginsu|first1=Ceylan|last2=MacFarquhar|first2=Neil|title=Turkey Shoots Down Russian Warplane Near Syrian Border|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/25/world/europe/turkey-syria-russia-military-plane.html|access-date=24 November 2015|work=The New York Times|date=24 November 2015}}
On 27 March 2016, a Mi-17 of the Algerian Air Force crashed in Southern Algeria causing the death of 12 military personnel and two injured.{{cite news |title=Algeria military helicopter crash in Tamanrasset region |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35910369 |work=BBC News |date=28 March 2016 |access-date=30 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329193658/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35910369 |archive-date=29 March 2016 |url-status=live}}
On 4 August 2016, A Pakistani Mi-17 transport belonging to the Punjab government en route to Russia for repair, crashed in Logar Province, Afghanistan. The six people on board were reportedly taken as hostage by Taliban.{{cite web |author=Tahir Khan-AFP |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1155825/pakistan-army-denies-helicopter-crash-landed-afghanistan/ |title=Punjab govt helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, occupants held by Taliban |work=The Express Tribune |date=4 August 2016 |access-date=5 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805213257/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1155825/pakistan-army-denies-helicopter-crash-landed-afghanistan/ |archive-date=5 August 2016 |url-status=live}} The crew and occupants of the Mi-17 were released after ten days through an inter-tribe exchange at Pakistan-Afghan border. The crew consisted of five Pakistanis and one Russian.{{cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1277323|title=Taliban release crew of crashed Pakistani helicopter after 10 days|date=13 August 2016|work=Dawn News|access-date=1 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401130256/https://www.dawn.com/news/1277323|archive-date=1 April 2019|url-status=live}}
On 27 November 2016, an Iranian Mi-17 transport, operated by Yas Air, that was dispatched to an oil rig located {{convert|12|mi|km|order=flip}} off the coast of Amirabad in the northern province of Mazandaran, crashed in the Caspian Sea. All five people onboard died.{{Cite web |last=Ranter |first=Harro |title=Accident Mil Mi-171 EP-HRB, Sunday 27 November 2016 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/191735 |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=asn.flightsafety.org}}
On 31 December 2016, a Venezuelan Mi-17 transport of the Venezuelan Army covering the route SVPA – SVLE crashed in the Amazonas State.{{cite web|url=http://globovision.com/article/helicoptero-con-13-personas-a-bordo-habria-desaparecido-en-amazonas|title=Helicóptero con 13 personas a bordo habría desaparecido en Amazonas|publisher=Press TV|date=31 December 2016|access-date=2 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102122909/http://globovision.com/article/helicoptero-con-13-personas-a-bordo-habria-desaparecido-en-amazonas|archive-date=2 January 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38526770|title=Venezuela helicopter crash survivors rescued after six days|date=16 January 2017|access-date=21 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202052427/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-38526770|archive-date=2 December 2017|url-status=live}}
On 29 May 2017 a Mi-17 transport of the Sri Lanka Air Force which was engaged in flood relief operations was forced to land with extensive damage in Baddegama, and none of the crew members injured.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/SLAF-helicopter-force-landed-129810.html|title=SLAF helicopter force-landed|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601002541/http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/SLAF-helicopter-force-landed-129810.html|archive-date=1 June 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Mi-helicopter-force-landed-in-Baddegama-129767.html|title=Mi-17 helicopter force-landed in Baddegama|access-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531220940/http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Mi-helicopter-force-landed-in-Baddegama-129767.html|archive-date=31 May 2017|url-status=live}}
On 6 October 2017 an Indian Air Force Mi-17V-5 helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh killing 7 on board.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/itanagar/six-killed-as-iafs-training-aircraft-crashes/articleshow/60966661.cms|title=IAF helicopter crashed|website=The Times of India|date=6 October 2017 |access-date=6 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008171406/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/itanagar/six-killed-as-iafs-training-aircraft-crashes/articleshow/60966661.cms|archive-date=8 October 2017|url-status=live}}
On 3 January 2018: A Mil Mi-17 helicopter of Bangladesh Air Force crashed in Sreemangal whilst carrying Kuwaiti delegates. The Kuwaiti delegates have been identified as Kuwait Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Mohammad Al-Khuder and Kuwait Naval Forces Commander Maj Gen Khalid Mahmud Abdullah. Everyone were rescued alive.{{cite news |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2018/01/03/helicopter-crash-sreemangal-bgb/ |title=Air force chopper makes emergency landing in Sreemangal |website= Dhaka Tribune |access-date=3 January 2018 |date=2018-01-03}}{{cite web|url=https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/military-helicopter-crash-bangladesh-4-people-injured/|title=Military helicopter crash in Bangladesh 4 injured|date=3 January 2018|publisher=Aviation24|access-date=3 January 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/gcc/senior-kuwait-military-officer-survives-helicopter-crash-1.692449?videoId=5754807360001|title=Senior Kuwait officer survives helicopter crash|author=Naser Al Wasmi|publisher=The National News|access-date=3 January 2018}}

File:Mi-17 from Bulgarian Air Force.jpg, Bulgaria on 11 June 2018.{{cite web |url=https://dariknews.bg/novini/bylgariia/voenen-helikopter-padna-kraj-aviobaza-krumovo-dvama-zaginaha-2102813 |language=bg |title=Военен хеликоптер падна край авиобаза Крумово, двама загинаха |date=11 June 2018 |trans-title=A military helicopter crashed near Krumovo air base, killing two}}]]

On 3 April 2018, an Mi-17 transport helicopter of the Indian Air Force crashed in Kedarnath. All the people onboard survived. Indian Air Force has ordered an inquiry into the crash.{{cite news |publisher=Jane's Information Group |title=IAF Mi-17-V5 helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand |url=http://www.janes.com/article/79021/iaf-mi-17-v5-helicopter-crashes-in-uttarakhand?from_rss=1 |first=Gabriel |last=Dominguez |date=4 April 2018 |quote=An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17-V5 military transport/utility helicopter crashed on 3 April near the town of Kedarnath in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. All six personnel on board survived the crash, which occurred while the helicopter was landing at 0810 h local time, according to a statement by the Indian government's Press Information Bureau (PIB). |access-date=6 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180407054502/http://www.janes.com/article/79021/iaf-mi-17-v5-helicopter-crashes-in-uttarakhand?from_rss=1 |archive-date=7 April 2018 |url-status=live}}
On 11 June 2018, a Mi-17 of the Bulgarian Air Force crashed at Plovdiv Airport, Bulgaria, killing two on board.
On 27 February 2019, a Mi-17 of the Indian Air Force crashed in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, killing six onboard and one civilian on the ground. Locals on the ground claim that they had heard a huge explosion and saw the helicopter break into two parts before crash.{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/copter-crash-near-srinagar-kills-6-iaf-men-1-civilian/articleshow/68191100.cms|title=Copter crash near Srinagar killing 6 IAF men, 1 civilian|date=27 February 2019|work=The Times of India|access-date=28 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428233329/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/copter-crash-near-srinagar-kills-6-iaf-men-1-civilian/articleshow/68191100.cms|archive-date=28 April 2019|url-status=live}} Later investigation have shown that the helicopter was shot down as result of friendly fire when a SPYDER Indian air defense system fired a missile which hit Mi-17 helicopter, killing everyone aboard.{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/five-iaf-officers-found-guilty-in-mi-17-v5-chopper-crash-in-srinagar-on-february/474571|title= Five IAF officers found guilty in Mi-17 V5 chopper crash in Srinagar on February 27|date= 23 August 2019}}
On 13 May 2019, a People's Liberation Army Mi-171 transport belonging to the Tibet Military District crashed in Qinling in Shaanxi Province, killing 6 crew.{{cite news|url=http://news.dwnews.com/china/news/2019-05-26/60135149.html|title=中共军队军机秦岭坠毁 6名军人全部死亡|date=26 May 2019|publisher=多维新闻网}}
On 8 January 2020, an Afghan National Army Mi-17 crashed shortly after takeoff in Gardiz, Paktia province. It was later destroyed on the ground by Afghan Security forces.{{cite web|url=https://lostarmour.info/aflosses/item.php?id=21951|title= Lostarmour ID: 21951}}
On 11 February 2020, a Syrian Air Force Mi-17 utility helicopter was shot down by Turkish-backed rebel forces using an American designed MANPADS{{cite web|url=https://uawire.org/russia-accuses-turkey-of-providing-american-made-weapons-for-militants-in-syria|title= UAWire – Russia accuses Turkey of providing American-made weapons for militants in Syria}} over Al-Nayrab, killing everyone aboard.{{cite news|url=https://theaviationgeekclub.com/shocking-video-shows-the-moment-a-syaaf-mi-17-is-hit-by-missile-allegedly-fired-by-turkish-backed-militia-over-syria/ |title=Shocking video shows the moment a SyAAF Mi-17 Helicopter is hit by Missile (allegedly fired by Turkish Backed Militia) Over Syria |date=11 February 2020 |website=theaviationgeekclub.com}}{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/video/syrian-military-helicopter-shot-down-by-rebels-over-idlib-province-78580293902/|title=syrian-military-helicopter-shot-down-by-rebels-over-idlib-province|date=11 February 2020|publisher=NBC News}} A second Mi-17 of the Syrian Army was shot down in Idlib under similar circumstances, killing all crew, on 14 February 2020.{{cite news|url=https://thedefensepost.com/2020/02/14/syria-helicopter-shot-down-aleppo/|title=syria-helicopter-shot-down-aleppo|date=14 February 2020|publisher=thedefensepost}}
On 6 March 2020, a Myanmar Air Force Mi-17 crashed shortly after takeoff near Kaungkha Village, Kutkai Township.{{cite web|url=https://lostarmour.info/aflosses/item.php?id=22515|title= Lostarmour ID: 22515}}
On 6 June 2020, an Indonesian Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Kendal Regency, killing 4 onboard and 5 personnels survived.{{cite web|last=Media|first=Kompas Cyber|title=BERITA FOTO: Tragedi Helikopter TNI AD Jatuh dan Terbakar di Kendal, 4 Prajurit Gugur|url=https://regional.kompas.com/read/2020/06/07/08000011/berita-foto--tragedi-helikopter-tni-ad-jatuh-dan-terbakar-di-kendal-4|access-date=2020-06-07|website=KOMPAS.com|date=7 June 2020|language=id}}
On 7 July 2020, a Peruvian Air Force Mi-17-1V crashed in a river in the Amazonas. Seven occupants died in the crash; four crew members and three civilian passengers.{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/237726|title= Accident Mil Mi-17-1V 664, 07 Jul 2020}}
On 13 October 2020, a pair of Afghan National Army Air Corps Mi-17s collided with one another in mid-air in the Nawa-i-Barakzayi district, Helmand province.{{cite web|url=https://lostarmour.info/aflosses/item.php?id=26064|title= Lostarmour ID: 26064}} 9 were killed.{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/243843|title= Mid-air collision Accident Mil Mi-17 , 13 Oct 2020}}
On 10 November 2020, a Mi-17 of the Afghan National Army Air Corps crashed on takeoff at Hisarak district, Nangarhar province.{{cite web|url=https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/244795|title= Accident Mil Mi-17, 10 Nov 2020}}
On 18 March 2021, a Mi-17 helicopter of the Afghan Army was shot down by a local anti-taliban militia led by ethnic warlord Abdul Ghani Alipur{{cite web|url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/1827391/world|title= Nine die as Afghan military chopper shot down in militia stronghold|date= 18 March 2021}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/world/asia/afghanistan-helicopter-crash-militias.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20211228/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/world/asia/afghanistan-helicopter-crash-militias.html |archive-date=2021-12-28 |url-access=limited|title= At Least 9 Dead in Afghan Helicopter Crash, After Clashes with Local Militia|newspaper= The New York Times|date= 18 March 2021|last1= Gibbons-Neff|first1= Thomas|last2= Rahim|first2= Najim}}{{cbignore}} in the Behsud district of Maidan Wardak. Nine members of the Afghan security forces died in the incident.{{cite web|title=Afghanistan: Nine killed in military helicopter crash|url=https://www.dw.com/en/afghanistan-nine-killed-in-military-helicopter-crash/a-56909905|access-date=2021-03-18|website=amp.dw.com}} Two days later a video appeared, showing the helicopter being hit while increasing altitude just after unloading troops and cargo. A missile hits the helicopter, clipping the tail boom, with the helicopter spinning out of control and crashing. The missile was claimed to be a "laser-guided weapon".{{cite web|url= https://fighterjetsworld.com/latest-news/video-shocking-footage-shows-moment-afghan-mi-17-helicopter-being-shot-down/24851/|title=Video: Shocking Footage Shows Moment Afghan Mi-17 Helicopter Being Shot Down|work=Fighters Jet World|date=21 March 2021}}
On 24 June 2021, a Kenyan military aircraft identified as a Mi-17 crashed in Kajiado county and went up in flames.{{cite web|last=Githaiga|first=Peterson|title=Developing Story: Military chopper crashes in Kajiado, goes up in flames|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001416537/military-chopper-crashes-in-kajiado-goes-up-in-flames|access-date=2021-06-24|website=The Standard|language=en}}{{cite web |first=Stephanie |last=Wangari |title=KDF Plane Crashes & Bursts Into Flames [VIDEO]|url=http://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/65977-kdf-plane-crashes-bursts-flames|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Kenyans.co.ke|date=24 June 2021 |language=EN}}
On 25 August 2021, a Mi-17 of the Mexican Navy crashed in Agua Blanca de Iturbide. Four people injured were reported.{{cite web |title= Cuatro heridos en el accidente del helicóptero de Semar|url= https://www.jornada.com.mx/notas/2021/08/25/politica/investigara-armada-causas-del-accidente-de-helicoptero-en-hidalgo/|access-date=2021-08-25|website=La Jornada|language=es}}
On 30 November 2021, a Mi-17 of the State Border Service of Azerbaijan crashed in Khizi District causing the death of 14 military personnel and injuring 2 occupants.{{cite web |title=Helicopter crash in Azerbaijan kills military personnel |url=https://www.trtworld.com/asia/helicopter-crash-in-azerbaijan-kills-military-personnel-52166 |website=TRT World}}
On 8 December 2021, an Indian Air Force Mi-17V-5 carrying 13 defence personnel including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, crashed near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu while flying towards Wellington from Sulur Air Force Station.{{cite web|last=Desk|first=India com News|title=Army Helicopter Crash Live Updates: Mi-17V5 With CDS Rawat on Board Crashes, Rescue Ops Underway|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/army-helicopter-crash-live-updates-mi-17v5-with-cds-rawat-on-board-crashes-rescue-ops-underway-5128904/|access-date=2021-12-08|website= india.com|language=en}} 13 of the 14 onboard died in the crash, including General Bipin Rawat and his spouse.{{cite web|title=[summarised]: Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board died in the accident|url=https://twitter.com/iaf_mcc/status/1468559350914453509|access-date=2021-12-08|website=Twitter}} The sole survivor of the crash, Group Captain Varun Singh died from his injuries seven days later.{{cite web|title=Lone survivor of India chopper crash that killed top general dies|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/15/india-helicopter-crash-bipin-rawat-defence-chief|access-date=2021-12-15|website= aljazeera.com|language=en}}
On 26 April 2022, a Mi-17-1V of the Mexican Navy crashed in Mazatlán. Five marines injured were reported.{{cite web |title= Video: Se desploma helicóptero de la Marina en Mazatlán; hay cinco heridos|url= https://noticieros.televisa.com/ultimas-noticias/video-desploma-helicoptero-marina-mazatlan-sinaloa/|access-date=2022-04-26|website=Noticieros Televisa|date= 26 April 2022|language=es}}
On 16 June 2022, an Afghan Air Force Mi-17 was shot down by NRF fighters in Panjshir province, killing two Taliban fighters. Four crew members were taken prisoner.{{Cite news |last=Eqbal |first=Saqalain |date=2022-06-17 |title=NRF Shoots Down a Taliban’s Chopper in Panjshir Province |url=https://www.khaama.com/nrf-shoots-down-a-talibans-chopper-in-panjshir-province-65674/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |work=Khaama Press |language=en-US}}
On 12 January 2024, a Sri Lanka Air Force Mi-17 helicopter, deployed for UN peacekeeping operations in the Central African Republic as part of MINUSCA, crash-landed northeast of Bria due to adverse weather conditions. The pilot and the four crew members emerged unharmed from the incident.{{cite web|url=https://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=6481|title=UN peacekeeping helicopter crash-lands in Central African Republic|publisher=Sri Lanka Air Force|last=|first=|date=12 January 2024|access-date=14 January 2024|archive-date=14 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240114153530/https://www.airforce.lk/news.php?news=6481|url-status=live}}
On 7 February 2024, an Algerian Air Force Mi-171 helicopter crashed near El Menia, killing all 3 crew.{{cite web|url=https://english.news.cn/20240208/b23b9a6a9ff6488cb90d5fd6b85c41f7/c.html|title=3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Algeria|publisher=Xinhua|last=|first=|date=8 February 2024|access-date=13 February 2024|archive-date=13 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213151556/https://english.news.cn/20240208/b23b9a6a9ff6488cb90d5fd6b85c41f7/c.html|url-status=live}}
On 29 April 2024, a Colombian Army Mi-17 crashed in Northern Colombia while carrying troops, killing all 9 on board.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-29 |title=A Colombian army helicopter has crashed in a rural area of the country's north, killing 9 soldiers |url=https://apnews.com/article/colombia-helicopter-crash-military-65cd04557f7c8d86c8000de5be414a01 |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=AP News |language=en}}

Specifications (Mil-171A2)

File:BAF Mi-17 engine display.jpg on display at Bangladesh Military Museum, Bangladesh ]]

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|crew= 3 (pilot, copilot, engineer)

|capacity= 24 troops / 12 stretchers / {{cvt|4000|kg|0}} cargo internally / {{cvt|5000|kg|0}} externally slung.

|length m=18.465

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|eng1 number=2

|eng1 name=Klimov VK-2500PS-03

|eng1 type=turboshaft engines

|eng1 hp=2400

|eng1 note=for takeoff

::::{{cvt|2700|hp|kW|order=flip}} emergency rating

|rot number=1

|rot dia m=21.25

|rot area sqm=354.7

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Blade section: NACA 23012{{cite web |last1=Lednicer |first1=David |title=The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage |url=https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |website=m-selig.ae.illinois.edu |access-date=16 April 2019}}

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Some variants such as Mi-8AMTSh and Mi-171Sh have disposable stores on six hardpoints, including rockets such as S-8 and gun pods such as UPK-23-250. Some variants such as Mi-171SH-HV and Mi-171SH-VN can be armed with anti-tank guided missiles such as Ataka and precision-guided munitions along with other armaments. Have one or two window-mounted machine guns such as the PK.
Other: hardpoints which can carry drop tanks, to increase the range, or up to {{cvt|4,000|kg|lb}} of bombs.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

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References

= Citations =

= General sources =

{{Cite book |editor-last=Eden |editor-first=Paul |year=2004 |title=The Encyclopedia of Modern Military Aircraft |location=London |publisher=Amber Books |isbn=1-904687-84-9}}
{{cite magazine |last=Hoyle |first=Craig |date=13–19 December 2011 |title=World Air Forces Directory |magazine=Flight International |volume=180 |issue=5321 |pages=26–52 |issn=0015-3710}}
{{cite book |last=Jackson |first=Paul |year=2003 |title=Jane's All the World's Aircraft 2003–2004 |location=Coulsdon, UK |publisher=Jane's Information Group |isbn=0-7106-2537-5}}

External links

[http://milhelicopter.com/project/mil-171-e/ Mi-8 (171-E) page at milhelicopter.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024191734/http://milhelicopter.com/project/mil-171-e/ |date=24 October 2017 }}
[http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/helicopters/military/mi-817.html Mi-8/17 page on russianhelicopters.aero]
[http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=650 Mi-17 Medium Multipurpose helicopter on Air recognition site]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20120329100629/http://www.helicomontagne.fr/QTVR/MILMI.html Inside Mil-Mi helicopter]
[http://www.helicopter-database.net/mi8.php Mi-17 DataBase] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010135800/http://www.helicopter-database.net/mi8.php |date=10 October 2017 }}
[http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1306795/L/ Mi-171V Malaysia Fire Department – Bomba]

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