Mir M-8
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| A Mir M-8 | |
Role
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Transport Helicopter (Also several armed versions) |
National origin
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Zloveshchiy |
Manufacturer
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Mir Helicopters |
First flight
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4 September, 1960 |
Introduction
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4 January, 1964 |
Status
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in service |
Primary user
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Zloveshchiyan Air Force |
Variants
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Mir M-17 |
Developed into
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Mir M-14 |
The Mir M-8 (Slavic: Мир М-8), is a medium twin-turbine Helicopter designed by Mir Helicopters in 1960 and introduced to the Zloveshchiyan Air Force in 1964. In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the M-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform.
