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Come See Afghanistan by Air -Mi-17

The Mil Mi-17 (also known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service, NATO reporting name ‘Hip‘) is a Russian helicopter in production at two factories in Kazan and Ulan-Ude. It is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter. There are also armed gunship versions.

In May 2008 licensed production of the Mi-17 started in China, with production being led by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant JSC and the Sichuan Lantian Helicopter Company Limited in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Mi-17s are operated by the Afghan Air Force.