Mi-171Sh

The most modern version of the Mi-8/17/171 military transport helicopters with the improved flight and operational characteristics, high survivability and flight safety as well as powerful unguided and guided armament complex.

Mi-171Sh military transport helicopter is designed to perform delivery of manpower, transportation of cargoes and materials inside the cargo cabin or on the external sling as well as for airdropping of tactical troops, airlanding of reconnaissance and sabotage groups and destruction of ground objects. The helicopter can be operated for medical evacuation, delivery of the emergency medical healthcare onboard, provision of the search and rescue missions in combat conditions.

Weight

13.5 tons

Crew

3 persons

Max speed

280 km/h

Flight range

610 km

Mi-171Sh features high transport capabilities, it can be effectively employed in special operations, it is self-sufficient and has an out-of-hangar storage capability.

Characteristics

Maximum takeoff weight, kg:	13,500
Maximum speed, km/h:	280
Maximum payload, kg:	4,000
Service ceiling, m:	6,000
Flight range (internal fuel tanks), km:	610
Number of fully-armed paratroopers:	up to 37
Cargo cabin volume, m³:	23