The MI-8 HIP is a multi-role transportation helicopter with the capacity of carring troops or supplies as well as performing armed attackers with rockets and weapons. It is accustomed resupply guerrillas, insert detachments or offer close air help to attacking devices. Designed as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 proved a multi-purpose machine. The cable external suspension, loaded with the weight-measuring device, assists you to carry large size cargoes weighing up to three tons. If needed, it became both combat, rescue and artillery observation helicopter.