Plastic model of Russian Mi-8MTV5 Hip helicopter 1:48

The Mi-17 is an improved version of the Mi-8. The cell structure, transport capabilities, and equipment are essentially identical to those of the Mi-8.

However, there are some features that distinguish it from the Mi-8: the engine air intakes are equipped with deflectors that separate solid particles in the air (sand, dust, etc.) and prevent their ingestion. The Mi-17 is recognizable by its tail rotor located to starboard, not port. The Mi-17 benefits from a number of improvements compared to its predecessor, including a vibration damper that increases the comfort of the crew and passengers. It is equipped with an exceptional navigation and information system and state-of-the-art communication devices, which allow passengers to be transported safely even in very adverse weather conditions, day or night.

The helicopter is equipped with a pair of high-thrust-to-weight ratio TVZ-117MT or TVZ-117VM shaft turbine engines, with a takeoff power of 1,900 hp. The Mi-17 is capable of flying with a single engine in case of power loss from one engine (depending on the weight of the aircraft's mission) thanks to a load-sharing system between the engines. If one engine fails, the power of the other engine is automatically increased to allow the flight to continue.