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705853 1:48 Russian Mi-8MTV5 Hip
The Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968. Russian production of the aircraft still continued as of 2024. In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform.
The Mi-8 is the world's most-produced helicopter, with over 17,000 units used by over 50 countries.
Item Type Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
Model Brief Length: 519mm (20.43")
Rotor Diameter: 443.7mm (17.46")
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Resin Parts 3D print exhaust cooling system
Die-cut mask
Painting marking instructions for two versions
Includes:
UB-32A-24 x 2 reusable rocket pods
UPK-23-250 x 2 universal gun pods
PTB-450 x 2 450-liter external fuel tanks
