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[[File:Mi-8 IRL.jpg|thumb|An Mi-8 of the USAF 6th Special Operations Squadron during a military exercise in 1999]]
[[File:Mil Mi-17 Hip.jpg|thumb|300px|2 Croatian Mi-17s in reality.]]The '''Mil Mi-17''' (NATO reporting name "'''Hip'''") is a Russian designed helicopter. Derived from the [[Mi-8 Hip]], the Mil Mi-17 was designed for the Soviet War in Afghanistan, and was the basis for the [[Mi-24 Hind]]. It appears in ''[[Battlefield 2]]'' and ''[[Battlefield 2: Special Forces]]''. Many were sold to communist countries such as China, North Korea and Vietnam
 
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The '''Mi-8''' (NATO reporting name "'''Hip'''") is a Soviet multi-role helicopter designed by Mil in the 1960s. Its main function is as a transport helicopter, but certain models can also be fitted with armament such as anti-tank rockets. It is the world's most produced helicopter. It was historically used by communist bloc states, such as Warsaw Pact nations, North Korea, [[North Vietnam]], Yugoslavia, etc. though is today used by over 50 countries.
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A derived variant, the '''Mi-17''' was also developed and used for the Soviet War in Afghanistan. It was the basis for the [[Mi-24 Hind]].{{Clear}}
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==Battlefield Vietnam==
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{{Vehiclebox
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|image = [[File:BFV_MI-8_TRANSPORT.PNG|300px]]
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|passengers = 4 (attack variant)<br> 6 (transport variant)
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|weapon1 = 2x rocket pods
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|damage1 = high
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|fire1 = single shot
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|ammo1 = 20 rockets (40 total)
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|weapon2 = None
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|weapon34 = Machine Guns
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|speed = high
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|man = low
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|camo = khaki-like color}}
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The '''Mi-8 Hip''' is a vehicle featured in ''[[Battlefield Vietnam]]'' as the primary transport and attack helicopter of the [[North Vietnamese Army]].
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The transport variant is a completely unarmed, high capacity mobile spawn point. It can carry six players: one pilot and five passengers in the rear hull, two of which are sitting out by the open rear hatch and can operate their personal weapons. it can't be commandeered by opposing forces.
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The attack variant, however, allows the pilot control of four rocket pods, which can be fired with the primary (right) and secondary (left) fire buttons. Using one of the fire buttons will fire two rockets, and players can use both and send a volley of four rockets at once.
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Each side has twenty rockets at their disposal, for a total of forty. Compared to other attack helicopters, the Mi-8 is particularly effective against armored vehicles, as a volley of four rockets can be enough to destroy even a main battle tank, granted the rockets hit their target.
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The Mi-8 can be difficult for American and South Vietnamese forces to destroy, as they do not issue portable anti-air weapons, unlike the communist forces, which equip the [[SA-7]]. Players can try to find an enemy kit with an SA-7, though this may be difficult. However, with enough practice, it's possible to use a [[LAW]], [[RPG-7]], or [[RPG-2]] to shoot it down.
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It takes two hits with a rocket launcher to destroy an Mi-8. Hitting the tail fin causes the most damage, followed by a hit to the engine, and a hit to the body does the least damage. If a player hits an Mi-8 with full health once with a LAW or RPG, their rifle or machine gun can finish it off, although using a rifle requires several magazines.
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===Gallery===
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BFV Mi-8.PNG|An attack variant Mi-8 during the [[Fall of Lang Vei]]
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BFV M-8 Hip PERFORMING MANEUVERS2.png|An attack variant Mi-8 performing maneuvers [[Operation Flaming Dart|over North Vietnam]]
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BFV Mi-8 ATTACK REAR.png|Rear view of the attack variant
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BFV OPERATION HASTINGS NVA BASE.png|Mi-8s during [[Operation Hastings]]
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BFV MI-8 TRANSPORT REAR.PNG|Rear view of the transport variant
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BFV MI-8 TRANSPORT INTERIOR.PNG|The interior hull of a transport variant
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BFV CRASHED Mi-8.PNG|A crashed Mi-8 in the jungles of the Vietnamese DMZ
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Mi-8 gameplay|The Mil Mi-8 in action.
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==Battlefield 2==
 
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|used = [[File:MEC.jpg|25px]] [[Middle Eastern Coalition]]
 
|used = [[File:MEC.jpg|25px]] [[Middle Eastern Coalition]]
 
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|man = Low|weapon23 = [[KORD]]
 
|man = Low|weapon23 = [[KORD]]
 
|rof23 = 450 rounds per minute
 
|rof23 = 450 rounds per minute
 
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|fire23 = Automatic
 
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|name = Mi-17 Hip}}
|passengers = 1 pilot<br>2 door gunners<br>3 passengers<br>(6 total)|name = Mi-17 Hip}}The '''Mi-17''' is the [[Middle Eastern Coalition|MEC]]'s main transport helicopter. The Mi-17 can hold up to five players; the pilot, two door gunners and three passengers. It's counterparts are the [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]] [[UH-60 Black Hawk|MH-60S Knight Hawk]] and the [[People's Liberation Army|PLA]] [[Z-8]].
 
===Strategies===
 
Like all transport helicopters, the Mi-17 should mainly be used to carry squad members or others into a combat zone. Its large carrying capacity can carry up to 5 passengers, enough to carry at least half of a squad. It is also quite resilient as well, as it can take many bursts of machine gun and AA-gun fire before it goes down. However, this can be bypassed by the use of surface-to-air missiles from stationary and mobile AA, air-to-air missiles and cannon fire from aircrafts, and rockets, chain gun and/or AGMS from an opposing attack helicopter. These weapons can deal large amounts of damage to a Mi-17, enough for lesser threat weapons to finish it off.
 
   
 
The '''Mi-17''' is a vehicle featured in ''[[Battlefield 2]]'' as the [[Middle Eastern Coalition|MEC]]'s main transport helicopter. The Mi-17 can hold up to six players; the pilot, two door gunners and three passengers. It's counterparts are the [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]] [[UH-60 Black Hawk|MH-60S Knight Hawk]] and the [[People's Liberation Army|PLA]] [[Z-8]].
Fighting a dogfight with an Mi-17, or any other transport helicopters, is not recommended, as the vehicle's slow speed, low maneuverability and considerably weak armament will make it an easy target for opposing aircraft that come into contact with it. However, it is possible to take out the opposing aircraft if one of the gunners shoots a well-aimed burst of machine gun fire at the cockpit of the other aircraft, which can kill the operator.
 
   
The Mi-17 is also great for offensives on bases that don't have much anti-air support, as the Mi-17's resiliency against small arms fire and its considerable speed can help to take out most of the infantry and soft targets in the area. With the 'funnelling' technique, gunners aboard the helicopter can effectively put suppressing fire on given targets.
 
 
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The '''Mi-17 Hip''' is featured in the map [[Oman]] as the Russian transport helicopter. One spawns very often on the Russian Base and its American counterpart is the [[UH-60]].
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The '''Mi-17 Hip''' is a vehicle featured in ''[[Battlefield Play4Free]]'' as the Russian transport helicopter. One spawns very often on the Russian Base and its American counterpart is the [[UH-60]]. It only appears on the map [[Oman]].
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===Gallery===
 
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File:BFP4F Mi-17.PNG|Mi-17 in ''Battlefield PLay4Free'' at [[Oman]]
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File:BFP4F Mi-17.PNG|Mi-17 in ''Battlefield Play4Free'' at [[Oman]]
 
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[[wikipedia:Mil Mi-17|Mi-17 on Wikipedia]]
 
*[[wikipedia:Mil Mi-17|Mi-17 on Wikipedia]]
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Revision as of 10:29, 19 August 2019

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Mi-8 IRL

An Mi-8 of the USAF 6th Special Operations Squadron during a military exercise in 1999

The Mi-8 (NATO reporting name "Hip") is a Soviet multi-role helicopter designed by Mil in the 1960s. Its main function is as a transport helicopter, but certain models can also be fitted with armament such as anti-tank rockets. It is the world's most produced helicopter. It was historically used by communist bloc states, such as Warsaw Pact nations, North Korea, North Vietnam, Yugoslavia, etc. though is today used by over 50 countries.

A derived variant, the Mi-17 was also developed and used for the Soviet War in Afghanistan. It was the basis for the Mi-24 Hind.


Battlefield Vietnam


The Mi-8 Hip is a vehicle featured in Battlefield Vietnam as the primary transport and attack helicopter of the North Vietnamese Army.

The transport variant is a completely unarmed, high capacity mobile spawn point. It can carry six players: one pilot and five passengers in the rear hull, two of which are sitting out by the open rear hatch and can operate their personal weapons. it can't be commandeered by opposing forces.

The attack variant, however, allows the pilot control of four rocket pods, which can be fired with the primary (right) and secondary (left) fire buttons. Using one of the fire buttons will fire two rockets, and players can use both and send a volley of four rockets at once.

Each side has twenty rockets at their disposal, for a total of forty. Compared to other attack helicopters, the Mi-8 is particularly effective against armored vehicles, as a volley of four rockets can be enough to destroy even a main battle tank, granted the rockets hit their target.

The Mi-8 can be difficult for American and South Vietnamese forces to destroy, as they do not issue portable anti-air weapons, unlike the communist forces, which equip the SA-7. Players can try to find an enemy kit with an SA-7, though this may be difficult. However, with enough practice, it's possible to use a LAW, RPG-7, or RPG-2 to shoot it down.

It takes two hits with a rocket launcher to destroy an Mi-8. Hitting the tail fin causes the most damage, followed by a hit to the engine, and a hit to the body does the least damage. If a player hits an Mi-8 with full health once with a LAW or RPG, their rifle or machine gun can finish it off, although using a rifle requires several magazines.

Gallery

Battlefield 2


The Mi-17 is a vehicle featured in Battlefield 2 as the MEC's main transport helicopter. The Mi-17 can hold up to six players; the pilot, two door gunners and three passengers. It's counterparts are the USMC MH-60S Knight Hawk and the PLA Z-8.

Battlefield Play4Free


The Mi-17 Hip is a vehicle featured in Battlefield Play4Free as the Russian transport helicopter. One spawns very often on the Russian Base and its American counterpart is the UH-60. It only appears on the map Oman.

Gallery

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