The Mil Mi-8 is not only the most versatile helicopter in the world, it is the one that has been built in greatest numbers. Its capabilities range from passenger and rescue duties through transport flights, fire extinguishing to service as a flying crane. Mass production began in 1965 in the helicopter works at Kazan. By 31.12.1999 4066 of the Mi-8 had been built in a wide variety of versions, 1750 of which were sold in over 40 countries throughout the world. The Mi-8T could carry four outriggers to enable it to be armed for combat missions and received four UB 16 rocket pods. It was also used in this configuration by the East German army. Some of the East German Mi-8s were taken over by Federal Germany and used until 1995, primarily in the SAR role.
Model-Details: - Structural surface details with flush metal joints - Detailed cockpit - Cargo compartment with seats - Detailed rotor head with rotor blades - Detailed main and tail rotors - Rear cargo doors optionally open - Detailed landing gear - Racks for external loads - 4 UB 16 rocket pods - Access steps - Decals for one East German army version, one Russian version and one in the livery of the Federal German armed forces
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