Step into the cockpit of the Mi-17V-5, a helicopter trusted by military forces and civilian operators around the world for its unmatched versatility and reliability. Whether you’re navigating through rugged terrain, executing precision maneuvers, or performing critical rescue missions, the Mi-17V-5 empowers you to master the skies with confidence and precision.
Imagine soaring through the clouds, commanding a machine capable of carrying up to 36 passengers or 8,800 lbs of cargo, all while delivering the raw power of two Klimov VK2500 engines, each generating 2,700 horsepower. With a maximum takeoff weight of 28,600 lbs, this helicopter is your ultimate tool for any mission.
Key Features:
Three Distinct Versions:
Civilian Version: Perfect for passenger transport and utility missions.
Military Version with Armor Protection: Built for durability and protection in combat zones.
Military Version with Armor Protection and Weapon Stores: Fully equipped for tactical operations.
Two Cockpit Color Designs:
Ergonomic Green Design for civilian missions, offering comfort and clarity.
Black Design for military operations, enhancing focus and tactical awareness.
Stunning Visuals: High-definition 4096x4096 textures bring every detail of the interior and exterior to life, immersing you in a visually stunning flight experience.
Customization at Your Fingertips: Create your own liveries with the included Paint-Kit, featuring PSD files and .PDN files for Paint.NET, allowing for a personalized touch.
Realistic Flight Dynamics: Feel the helicopter respond to your every command with enhanced, realistic flight dynamics that make each flight feel authentic.
Fully Clickable 3D Virtual Cockpit: Interact with detailed 3D gauges and instruments, all within reach, making your flight experience as close to real life as it gets.
High-Definition Audio: Every rotor sound, every warning, and every click is delivered in high-definition, powered by Wwise, so you can immerse yourself fully in the experience.
Tablet-Controlled Animations: Tailor your flight setup with ease, managing cold and dark starts or ready-to-fly states with the touch of a button.
Beep Trim for RPM Control: Fine-tune your engine performance with beep trim adjustments, ensuring optimal flight conditions.
RI-65B Voice Warning System: Stay aware and informed with a fully simulated voice warning system, enhancing your situational awareness during critical moments.
Default GPS GNS530w: Navigate with precision using the integrated GPS system, making sure you stay on course during every mission.
Additional Animations:
Functional wipers for pilot and copilot.
Animated pilot/copilot fan to simulate real cockpit conditions.
Sun visors with extension for both pilot and copilot, ensuring comfort even in bright conditions.
Passenger sliding doors.
Cargo ramp with hide option to accommodate varying mission requirements.
Rescue hoist operation for life-saving missions.
Radome compartment door for additional functionality.
Engine cowlings.
Jettisonable pilot’s sliding windows for emergency scenarios.
Engine exhaust and pitot covers to protect critical systems.
Wheel chocks for secure ground operations.
Fully animated main and tail rotors to enhance visual realism.
Lighting System:
Navigation lights for safe flights in low visibility.
Anti-collision lights to ensure you're seen by others.
Taxi lights for ground maneuvering.
Landing lights with a retractable option that can remain on, pointed downward to illuminate the pad during night landings.
Blade tip lights and formation lights for added realism.
Animated searchlight to light up the path ahead.
Customizability and Control:
Adjustable cabin light intensity with rheostats for perfect lighting conditions.
Hideable side mirrors for a streamlined appearance.
What’s Included:
Paint-Kit: PSD files and .PDN files for Paint.NET, allowing for custom liveries and full personalization.
Comprehensive Documentation: Includes Quick Start Manual, checklist, and emergency procedures in PDF format.
Ready to conquer the skies? The Mi-17V-5 is more than just a helicopter—it's your gateway to an immersive, powerful, and unforgettable flight experience. Explore its full capabilities today and see why it's the trusted choice for pilots around the world.
just awful, there is more wrong with this than right including but not limited to inop switches and systems (you can click them but they are labelled inop and do nothing), overly sensitive flight model, no way to trim, massively over priced for what you get. this is to name but a few.
The textures are well reproduced and most of the cockpit switches can be operated. Autopilot doesn't seem to be working.
However, there are bugs such as turning on some of the switches and making them inoperable after that, and the hatch remaining open.
FM is a little sensitive and hovering near the ground is unstable. In particular, the pitching feels excessive. Also, the rudder is not very effective.
I set the sensitivity of the controller to about 20% for roll, about 40% for pitch, and raised the rudder considerably. Since it is a 20t helicopter, I hope that it will be updated to an FM that is a little slower and has more inertia.
Also, sometimes the roll pitch changes abruptly in the air, as if it had hit something, so this also needs to be fixed.
It would be nice if the external flight sound had a little more bass.
Thank you to MSFS for releasing this precious Russian helicopter.
Thank you for the model. I really liked the Mi-17. I enjoyed flying the Mi-17. I liked how the hub of the main propeller, the steering propeller was designed, I liked the spin of the propeller when starting the engines, I liked the dynamics of the flight.
Thank you again!
I saw some comments that left 2 stars, somehow they disappeared? ...
But this is a solid aircraft, could be perfect with a few updates, the FM feels a bit too light :)
Poor cockpit textures, many switches do not work. Spins wildly on the ground and flips with the slightest touch of the cyclic. So something not right with the flight model. Buy with caution.