All about Mi 17V5 chopper

Designed to transport cargo inside the cabin and on an external sling, the Mi-17V-5 is one of the world’s most advanced transport helicopters. It can also be deployed in troop and arms transport, fire support, convoy escort, patrol, and search-and-rescue (SAR) missions.

This helicopter has an upper main wing and a left-wing. According to the website of the Russian Helicopters Company, it can operate in a variety of climates and weather conditions.

Mi17 V-5 helicopters are capable of flying at speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour and altitudes up to 6,000 metres. It is also a helicopter with state-of-the-art glass cockpits. It can fly up to 675 km with the primary fuel tank and 1,180 km with the two auxiliary fuel tanks.

The chopper is capable of taking off with a maximum weight of 13,000 kg. The cockpit can seat 3 people and the passenger lounge can seat 36 people. There are also floating systems such as landing in the water for an emergency. The helicopter is capable of loading heavy artillery, missiles, bombs and six light rifles.

Capable of flying with weapons and equipment known as 4,000 kg cargo or payload. Equipped with specialised equipment for search and rescue operations.

The HL5000 system, which extinguishes fires by pouring water in the event of a wildfire, is equipped with a winch-like facility that pulls people up from the ground.

Equipped with a wheel system required for landing on light landing sites such as snow, weather radar, and night vision system.

The company claims that it launches planes to defend itself in the event of a missile being fired at a helicopter, a parachute system to help pilots escape from danger, an anti-plastic system to deal with plastic missiles, and a system to ensure that the helicopter does not get caught in any wires while flying.