The Mil Mi-17 (also known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service, NATO reporting name ("Hip")'s a Russian-designed helicopter currently in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. Development Developed from the basic Mi-8 airframe, the Mi-17 was fitted with the larger TV3-117MT engines, rotors, and transmission developed for the Mi-14, along with fuselage improvements for heavier loads. Optional engines for 'hot and high' conditions are the 1545kW (2070 shp) Isotov TV3-117VM. Recent… (More on Mi-17)