Mi-8 helicopter

***Information on this page is accurate for version v.724 and can differ from the current info in v.796.***
*" It has no need for roads. "*

## Vehicle Statistics

### Carry

7.5 Tons

Mi-8 helicopter is the fastest transport in the game. It is also one of the 3 flying vehicles in the game. The speed of flying vehicle is unaffected by terrain and does not slow down going through a city. It does not wear out however consumes high ammounts of Diesel

## **Characteristics**

* Fastest road, off-road and water speed in the game.
* Decent carrying capacity.
* Great for travelling to far places no matter where they are due to it not being affected by terrain.
* Infinite Mileage without having to repair.
* One of the most valuable vehicles in the game.
* Uses diesel. High fuel consumption.

## **Obtaining**

As of current version, there are only two ways to obtain a fully functional Mi-8 helicopter.

* The most straightforward method is by spending 9,000 Caps on in-game store. After purchase, it comes with an additional 300k Diesel fuel to kick-start your travelling.
* The second most natural method is by crafting it at Krasnoyarsk Settlement with the Specialist Workshop at Level 3 for a price of 4,000 Ration Cards. Crafting materials are noted on the list below.

 **Create** *(click to expand/collapse)*

 Requires the following materials :
* Auto spare parts x60
* Insulating tape x15
* Wire x15
* Machine oil x500
* Screw x10
* Rubber parts x11
* Car battery x1
* Electrical cable x25
 Results :
* +1 Mi-8

## **Perks**

To maximise the the utility of this end-game transport vehicle, Perks are a must if one wished to be efficient.

* Need for Speed - increase speed of +10% / +20% / +30%
* Truck - increase capacity of +5% / +10% / +15%

## **Real World**

    The *Mil Mi-8*  is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Union, and now produced by Russia. In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform.

*Learn more*

## **Notes**

* Prior to v723, Mi-8 used to be crafted at Voronezh Settlement with a Workshop of Level 4 before it moved to Krasnoyarsk.
* It consumes the highest amount of fuel among all diesel vehicles.
* Prior to v701, Mi-8 can be assembled within the survivor's schematics.
* Prior to v701 update, Helicopter Parts can be found in the bandit camp of Khabarovsk, along with most Super Bandit Camps. It would then be assembled at the site of Broken Mi-8 outside Moscow with the help of engineer Rodkin.
* Prior to v701 update, It was one of the two unique vehicles that can't be disassembled or wear out, the other being the BelAZ.
* Added in v610 update, along with the GAZ-66, BAV-485 and KrAZ-255.
* In older version of the game, it was obtained by disassembling the Mi-24 Helicopter, this will also give the GShg-7.62 which is a gattling-gun.

## **Gallery**

Broken Mi-8 near Moscow prior to version 701.Mi-8 Spare Parts
* It is said that the old players can still see the site of broken Mi-8 outside Moscow. However this is not visible to new profiles started after v701.
* A broken Mi-8 is located in the Airport just outside Moscow (was Mi-24 before V.607 update and was near Arkhangelsk before V.596 update).