DCS WORLD · Rotary

Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

Speed	Value	Description
Never Exceed	250 km/h (135 kts)	Vne
Best Cruise	200-220 km/h	Typical cruise
ETL Speed	~40-50 km/h	Effective translational lift
Hover IGE	~2-3 m AGL	Normal hover height
Approach Speed	80-100 km/h	Decelerating approach

POWER SETTINGS

Phase	Setting
Hover (OGE)	90-100% torque limit
Takeoff (rolling)	Max torque
Climb	Torque within limits
Cruise	70-80% torque
Approach	Reduce collective gradually

FLAP SCHEDULE

Setting	Max Speed	Use
N/A	N/A	Helicopter - no flaps

ENGINE LIMITS

Parameter	Value
Max TOT (Takeoff)	900 C
Max TOT (Continuous)	870 C
Idle N2	60-62%
NR (Normal)	95%
Oil Pressure	4.5-8 kg/cm2

KEY NUMBERS

Parameter	Value
Internal Fuel	3,700 kg (4 tanks)
Payload Internal	4,000 kg
Sling Load	3,000 kg max
Crew	3 (2 pilots + engineer)
Troops	24 max
Max Rotor RPM	95% NR

Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0

RotaryCold War

AIRCRAFT BRIEF

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.

RANGE VISUALIZER

Startup Walkthrough

SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
first Flight: 1961 (Mi-8 series)
role: Transport / assault helicopter
crew: 3 (2 pilots + 1 flight engineer) + 24 troops
engines: 2x Klimov TV3-117VM (2,200 shp each)
max Speed: 250 km/h (135 kts)
range: 480 km (260 nmi)
ceiling: 14,100 ft
weight: 13,000 kg (MTOW)

Sources: Mil Mi-8 - Wikipedia, Chuck's Guide - DCS Mi-8MTV2, DCS Mi-8MTV2 - Digital Combat Simulator