with VMR-1 or −2 system for 64 or 200 anti-tank mines. Mi-8BT Mine-clearing version. Mi-8MB "Bissektrisa" Military ambulance version. Mi-8R (a.k.a. Mi-8GR) Tactical reconnaissance version with Elint system "Grebeshok-5". Mi-8K Artillery observation, reconnaissance version. Mi-8SMT Military staff transport version, fitted with improved radio equipment R-832 and R-111. Mi-8SKA Photo-reconnaissance version. Mi-8SP Spacecraft tracking and recovery version Mi-8T(K) Photo-reconnaissance version. Mi-8TZ Fuel transport tanker version. Mi-8MTYu Only one was built and used by the Ukrainian Air Force, based at AB "Kirovske". Intended for detection of re-entry vehicles, and small surface targets. In the nose radar antenna. Mi-8MSB Modernized passenger-transport version for civil aviation. Mi-8MSB-V Modernized multipurpose helicopter for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Civil Mi-8T (NATO – Hip-C) Civilian and military utility transport version, with accommodation for 24 passengers, fitted with tip-up seats along the cabin walls, circular cabin windows and large rear clamshell doors with a sloping hinge line. The Mi-8T is powered by two Klimov TV2-117A turboshaft engines, giving the helicopter a maximum speed of at sea level. Mi-8P Civilian passenger transport version, with accommodation for between 28 and 32 passengers, fitted with square cabin windows, small rear clamshell doors with a vertical hinge line and a horizontally split rear airstair door in between; powered by two Klimov TV2-117A turboshaft engines. Mi-8S "Salon" Civilian VIP transport version, with accommodation for between 9 and 11 passengers, equipped with a galley and toilet. Mi-8MPS Search and rescue version (operated usually in Malaysia for Fire and Rescue Department services). Mi-8MA Polar exploration version for use in the Arctic. Mi-8MT Flying crane version. Mi-8AT Civilian transport version, fitted with two improved TV2-117AG turboshaft engines. Mi-8ATS Agricultural version, fitted with a hopper and spray bars. Mi-8TL Air accident investigation version. Mi-8TM Upgraded transport version, fitted with a weather radar. Mi-8TS Hot and high desert version. Mi-8VIP Deluxe VIP transport version, with accommodation for between 7 and 9 passengers. Mi-8PA Modified version for Japanese regulations. One only was built, in 1980. It was used by Aero Asahi for heavy material transport in a mountainous region. It was retired in 1993 and later moved to the Tokorozawa Aviation Museum. Operators (leased from SkyLink Aviation) : 5 Former operators Specifications (Mi-8MT) See also References External links Specification and technical description at milhelicopter.com Mi-8/Mi-17 section at aviation.ru Mi-8 DataBase and photo gallery at helicopter-database.net Mi-8 walkaround from Lutzk and Mi-8PPA walkaround on ScaleModels.ru Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters in China