This is my third helicopter, the Mil Mi-8 (Brezhnev VIP variant). I have decided to bring out two variants of this helicopter, which reflects the way it has been used, and is still used today, throughout Russia and many other countries. In many air forces, the mi-8 is used as a transport and as a gunship, but it also fullfills other roles such as ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) and SAR (Search And Rescue). Mi-8's are also used in civillian walks of life. Aeroflot used them extensively, and this example is a VIP passenger mi-8, used by Brezhnev, during his time in office (1964 - 1982). The other version I will soon (I reserve the right to define my meaning of "soon") is the assualt version of the mi-8, which will probably have four chain guns, a nose gun, and will be in Russian Air Force colours.
-----------------------------------Faults:
1. No suspension
--> Wow!!!!! only one fault, I must be either getting better at making choppers, or worse at finding faults!!
-----------------------------------Flying:
This chopper is very easy to fly, I don't know how realistic it is though.
-----------------------------------Legal Stuff:
If you are going to mess around with the textures or anything, feel free, but please contact me (dominic@russian-helicopters.co.uk) and do not upload without this file and my permission.
-----------------------------------Credits:
Ok, Ok, I forgot to add this section to my first two choppers (mi-10 and mi-4) so these credits are for all three:
Design of model and original textures: Dominic Goode
Thanks to:
All the guys on the Freeflight Design Shop forum who helped me - without them I would have given up ages ago!!
