Mi-8T Hip-C Display Model, Hungarian Air Force
EM-37041Product Details
Easy Model Platinum Collection 37041 |
| 1:72 Scale | Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mil Mi-8T Hip-C | 13.75" | 11.75" |
The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name "Hip") is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship. The first prototype, the W-8, flew in 9 July 1961. It was powered by a single AI-24V engine. A second prototype, with two AI-24V engines, made its first flight on 17 September 1962. After a few changes it was introduced into the Soviet Air Force by 1967 as the Mi-8, and remains in production as of 2009. The Mi-8 is the world's most-produced helicopter, and is used by over 50 countries. There are numerous variants, including the Mi-8T which is armed with rockets and anti-tank guided missiles, in addition to carrying twenty-four soldiers.