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Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight

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Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight
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The Mil Mi-8 is the world's most-produced helicopter, with over 17,000 built since 1961. The Mi-8MTV2 'Magnificent Eight' is a powerful export version equipped for both transport and combat operations, featuring twin Klimov TV3-117VM turboshaft engines. It can carry 24 troops or 4,000 kg of cargo internally, while hardpoints allow it to carry rocket pods, gun pods, and anti-tank missiles for assault operations.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerMil Moscow Helicopter Plant
first Flight1961 (Mi-8 series)
roleTransport / assault helicopter
crew3 (2 pilots + 1 flight engineer) + 24 troops
engines2x Klimov TV3-117VM (2,200 shp each)
max Speed250 km/h (135 kts)
range480 km (260 nmi)
ceiling14,100 ft
weight13,000 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
01Mission BriefNOTE: Review mission type, LZ/PZ locations, threat environment, and load.REVIEWED
02Weather BriefingNOTE: Check winds, icing, ceiling. Mi-8 is affected by density altitude.REVIEWED
03NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
04Fuel PlanningNOTE: Internal fuel 3,700 kg. Plan fuel stops if needed.SET
05Cargo / Troops LoadNOTE: Confirm payload within weight limits.VERIFIED
06Radio FrequenciesSET
07Divert / Alternate LZIDENTIFIED
PHS 2 — Cockpit Preparation3 steps
01Crew BriefingNOTE: Brief copilot and crew chief on mission and emergency procedures.COMPLETE
02Seat HarnessFASTENED
03Oxygen SystemCHECK (if fitted)
PHS 3 — Electrical Power4 steps
01Battery SwitchON
02DC BusON
03InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK ALL INDICATORS
04Fuel GaugesCHECK QUANTITY AND BALANCE
PHS 4 — Engine Start - APU / Right Engine10 steps
01APU SwitchNOTE: APU provides air for main engine start.START - WAIT FOR APU READY
02APU RPM100% - STABLE
03Right Engine Start ValveNOTE: Open air start valve for right engine (Engine 2).OPEN
04Right Engine Fuel CockOPEN
05Right Engine StarterENGAGE
06Right Engine N2 RiseNOTE: Watch for turbine RPM to rise to auto-light-off speed.RISING ABOVE 60%
07Right Engine IgnitionLIGHT OFF - TOT RISING
08Right Engine TOT During StartWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - cut fuel immediately.< 900 C
09Right Engine Idle Speed60-62% N2
10Right RotorENGAGING THROUGH FREEWHEEL
PHS 5 — Left Engine Start7 steps
01Left Engine Start ValveOPEN
02Left Engine Fuel CockOPEN
03Left Engine StarterENGAGE
04Left Engine TOT During StartWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - cut fuel immediately.< 900 C
05Left Engine Idle Speed60-62% N2
06APUSHUT DOWN AFTER BOTH ENGINES STABLE
07Rotor RPMCLIMBING TO 95% NR
PHS 6 — Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
01Rotor RPM95% NR - STABLE
02Engine InstrumentsNOTE: Check TOT, N2 RPM, oil pressure, fuel pressure.BOTH ENGINES IN LIMITS
03Hydraulic SystemPRESSURE NORMAL
04Fuel SystemPUMPS ON - CROSSFEED AS REQUIRED
05Navigation System (DISS)ON AND ALIGNED
06RadioSET FREQUENCIES
07IFFSET CODES
08Heating / DefrostAS REQUIRED
09Weapons / Rocket PodsNOTE: B-8V20 rocket pods or machine guns as loaded.ARMED PER MISSION PLAN
10Cargo / Sling LoadSECURE - CREW CHIEF REPORT
PHS 7 — Before Takeoff7 steps
01Rotor RPM95% NR CONFIRMED
02Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS
03HydraulicsNORMAL
04ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE
05TrimNEUTRAL
06Doors / HatchesNOTE: Gunner doors may be open for door gunner operations.CLOSED OR SECURED
07Crew ReadyCREW CHIEF REPORT - READY
PHS 8 — Hover / Taxi6 steps
01CollectiveINCREASE SLOWLY TO LIGHT ON SKIDS
02Cyclic / PedalsMAINTAIN BALANCE AND HEADING
03Lift to Hover2-3 M AGL STABLE HOVER
04Rotor RPM in Hover95% - CHECK
05Engine TorqueWITHIN LIMITS
06Hover TaxiINTO WIND WHERE POSSIBLE
PHS 9 — Takeoff6 steps
01Takeoff ProfileNOTE: Rolling takeoff preferred for heavy loads.ROLLING OR VERTICAL AS REQUIRED
02CollectiveINCREASE SMOOTHLY FOR LIFT
03CyclicFORWARD SLIGHTLY AFTER LIFTOFF
04Engine TorqueDO NOT EXCEED MAX CONTINUOUS LIMIT
05Translational LiftESTABLISH THROUGH ETL AT ~40 KTS
06Climb Speed120-130 KM/H IAS FOR BEST CLIMB
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb4 steps
01Climb Speed120-130 KM/H IAS
02Engine ParametersMONITOR - TORQUE, TOT, NR
03Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED
04Anti-iceON AS REQUIRED FOR CONDITIONS
PHS 11 — Cruise5 steps
01Cruise Speed200-220 KM/H TYPICAL
02Altitude150-300 M AGL FOR LOW LEVEL / 500-1500 M CRUISE
03Fuel StateMONITOR BOTH TANKS
04Engine InstrumentsMONITOR CONTINUOUSLY
05NavigationDISS / VISUAL REFERENCES
PHS 12 — Descent / Approach5 steps
01LZ ReconnaissanceNOTE: Identify hazards, obstacles, wind direction at LZ.COMPLETE (if tactical)
02SpeedREDUCE TO 120 KM/H FOR APPROACH
03Engine ParametersCHECK - BOTH IN LIMITS
04WeaponsSAFE
05CrewAPPROACH BRIEF GIVEN
PHS 13 — Landing6 steps
01Approach Speed80-100 KM/H DECELERATING TO HOVER
02Hover CheckNOTE: Check for obstacles and ground effect before descending.2-3 M AGL STABLE
03CollectiveREDUCE SMOOTHLY TO LAND
04TouchdownSOFT - LEVEL SURFACE
05Collective at Touch DownNOTE: Reduce collective fully to unload rotor on touchdown.FULL DOWN
06Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED UNTIL SHUTDOWN
PHS 14 — After Landing3 steps
01Cargo / TroopsOFFLOAD AS REQUIRED
02Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED
03Engine InstrumentsIN LIMITS
PHS 15 — Shutdown8 steps
01CollectiveFULL DOWN / PARKING
02EnginesIDLE - 2 MIN COOL DOWN
03Rotor BrakeCAUTION: Do not apply rotor brake above 50% NR - will damage brake system.APPLY AT < 50% NR
04Right Engine Fuel CockCLOSE
05Left Engine Fuel CockCLOSE
06Avionics / RadiosOFF
07Electrical SystemsOFF
08BatteryOFF