The Mi-8, the world's most produced helicopter in history, revolutionized rotorcraft design as one of the first successful twin-turbine helicopters. First flown in 1961, it was a twin-engine turboshaft helicopter that could transport 28 passengers or carry substantial cargo loads. With over 17,000 units built across all variants, it spans 64 feet in length with a five-blade rotor system. The aircraft was manufactured by the Soviet Union's Mil Design Bureau under chief designer Mikhail Leontyevich Mil.
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| Aeroflot | — | 6343 | Russian Federation | 1456c5 | |
| Aeroflot | — | 7886 | Russian Federation | 145840 | |
| Aeroflot | — | 98839833 | Russian Federation | 145e35 | |
| Aeroflot | — | 98206957 | Russian Federation | 14631f | |
| Aeroflot | — | 5545 | Russian Federation | 14653b |