| Mil Mi-8 (Hip) |
The Mi-8 was originally planed as an improved version of the Mil Mi-4. As development progressed, the
design evolved into a much larger and different helicopter. First flight was in 1961 and in 1962 the design
was further improved by the addition of a second turbine engine. Production started and it went into
service with Warsaw Pact countries in 1967.
design evolved into a much larger and different helicopter. First flight was in 1961 and in 1962 the design
was further improved by the addition of a second turbine engine. Production started and it went into
service with Warsaw Pact countries in 1967.