MI-17 V5

Why in news?

• The Indian Air Force helicopter that crashed on 8th December 2021, with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and others on board was an MI-17 V5 variant.

About MI-17 V5:

• MI-17 V5 variant is one of the latest versions of this Russian-made military transport helicopter available around the world.
• It belongs to the MI-8/17 family of military helicopters.
• It was inducted into the Indian Air Force in  2012.

Features:

• The MI-17 V5 has a maximum speed of 250 km per hour and a cruise speed of 230 km per hour.
• It has a service ceiling of 6,000 metres, and the flight range with its main fuel tanks is 675 km. With two auxiliary fuel tanks, it can fly up to 1,180 km.
• It can carry a maximum payload of 4,000 kg. The maximum take-off weight of the helicopter is 13,000 kg.
• The helicopter, which can be used for both transport personnel and cargo, is the mainstay of the Indian Air Force’s medium-lift helicopter fleet.
• It has a digital flight data recorder and a cockpit voice recorder on board to monitor flight parameters and cockpit conversations respectively.
• The MI-17 V5 is one of the most modern modifications of the Mi-8/17 helicopter series of Russian origin. The twin-engine, single-rotor-scheme helicopter with a tail rotor has an advanced performance design

Add ons:

• Apart from India, it is used by the air forces of nearly 50 countries, including Russia and Iraq, and is also part of the erstwhile Afghan Air Force.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding MI-17 V5?

1. It is a Russia-made helicopter which is produced by Kazan Helicopters.

2. It can be used for both transport personnel and cargo

3. It has a maximum speed of 250 km per hour

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer