Introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1967, the rugged Mil Mi-8 twin-turbine helicopters is used by over 50 countries and is among the world's most-produced helicopters. It is still one of the most common operational military aircraft one the world. In addition to carrying 24 troops, it can be armed according to the version of several unguided rocket pods, several 12.7 mm machine gun and AT-2 Swatter Anti-tank guided missiles. The Mi-8 is the main workhorse of Soviet air assault units.
The models are from Easy Models mounted and painted kits, which, when available at a good price and with some addition and repainting are perfectly menacing on the wargaming table. (made 2015)
Lovely stuff as always
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