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Rare pic of PIA Mi8
 

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Unless you are using the Russian terminologies for their Mil helis, this is an Mi-17,not Mi-8.

Actually Mi8 and 17 structure have hardly any differences. When PIA had this service in the 70s it was Mi8
 
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Actually Mi8 and 17 structure have hardly any differences. When PIA had this service in the 70s it was Mi8

The biggest 2 differences are:

1- The Mi-8 has tail rotor on right side as viewed from a pilot's perspective, Mi-17 has it on the left.

2- The bulbous structure in front of the intakes, characterisitc of the Mi-17 engines.
 
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The biggest 2 differences are:

1- The Mi-8 has tail rotor on right side as viewed from a pilot's perspective, Mi-17 has it on the left.

2- The bulbous structure in front of the intakes, characterisitc of the Mi-17 engines.

Correcto...

Also, the bulbous structure was primarily for the engine air intake covers.....to prevent suction of foreign debris when taking off from rugged/dusty terrain (Afghanistan era). Mi17 was a much improved chopper over the Mi8 in terms of engine performance (more power) and reliability,and minor difference in cargo loading/unloading mechanism.

Actually Mi8 and 17 structure have hardly any differences. When PIA had this service in the 70s it was Mi8

Boss, AH1Z approved?
 
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Correcto...

Also, the bulbous structure was primarily for the engine air intake covers.....to prevent suction of foreign debris when taking off from rugged/dusty terrain (Afghanistan era). Mi17 was a much improved chopper over the Mi8 in terms of engine performance (more power) and reliability,and minor difference in cargo loading/unloading mechanism.

Yup...another feature most commonly being seen these days is the add-on air intake filter (the crate type structure in front of the intakes).

As you have said, most of the improvements were in the engine and transmission for the Mi-17, but the two major visual difference off the top of my head were stated above.
 
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Correcto...

Also, the bulbous structure was primarily for the engine air intake covers.....to prevent suction of foreign debris when taking off from rugged/dusty terrain (Afghanistan era). Mi17 was a much improved chopper over the Mi8 in terms of engine performance (more power) and reliability,and minor difference in cargo loading/unloading mechanism.



Boss, AH1Z approved?

IMHO yes it is. There was no congressional hurdles.
 
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