Mi-8 (Mi-17, Mi-171) helicopter is being upgraded in order to improve the combat and operational capabilities of the helicopter.
Main Mi-8 (Mi-17, Mi-171) helicopter modification areas:
- Installation of a gyro-stabilized surveillance and search system;
- Installation of a navigation and electronic display system;
- Installation of a set of night vision equipment;
- Installation of an onboard communication system;
- Installation of new flight data monitoring, recording and processing systems;
- Installation of "Satellite" electronic countermeasure equipment.