There are numerous variants of the Mi-8 / 17, including the Mi-8T, which, in addition to carrying 24 troops, is armed with rockets and anti-tank guided missiles.
The Mil Mi-17 export version is employed by around 20 countries; its equivalent in Russian service in the Mi-8M series. The only visible differences between the Mi-8 and Mi-17 are:
A) the position of the tail rotor (Mi-8 right side, Mi-17 left side),
B) the shape of the exhausts (Mi-8 circular, Mi-17 oval), and ... There are numerous variants of the Mi-8 / 17, including the Mi-8T, which, in addition to carrying 24 troops, is armed with rockets and anti-tank guided missiles.
The Mil Mi-17 export version is employed by around 20 countries; its equivalent in Russian service in the Mi-8M series. The only visible differences between the Mi-8 and Mi-17 are:
A) the position of the tail rotor (Mi-8 right side, Mi-17 left side),
B) the shape of the exhausts (Mi-8 circular, Mi-17 oval), and
C) Dust shields in front of engine air intakes for the Mi-17.
Also Mi-17 has some improved armour plating for its crew. The naval Mil Mi-14 version is also derived from the Mi-8.
The Mi-8 is constantly improving and the newest version still remains in production in 2016.
The included aircraft was built to represent it's real world counterpart used in many countries as closely as possible.
There is one aircraft model of the Mil Mi-8 in 11 liveries and cockpits with lettering in English or Russian:
Cargo and Equipment is customisable via Facility Boards.
Textures in 8k
Checklist plus full documentation for handling the Rotorcraft in the Pack.