Despite the Tomcat’s retirement from U.S. service in 2006, Iran continues to operate 24 of the aircraft. Known for its speed, agility, and long-range AIM-54 Phoenix missiles, the F-14 remains iconic ...

Moreover, it uses dedicated EW helicopters like the Mi-8 MTPR-1 to accompany its strike helicopters, unburdening a lot of the load on the attack helicopters. The war in Ukraine has also seen both ...

At the heart of Egypt’s attack helicopter force is the American-made AH-64 Apache, as well as the Russian-made Mi-8 Hip and Ka-52 Alligator. Egypt has a blend of Eastern and Western aircraft ...

There is only one active helicopter currently in service. Although the Mi-8/17 Hip originates from the Soviet Union, there are currently 10 in service of the U.S. Army. The Mi-8/17 is a medium ...

Illustrative photo of a Russian Air Force Mil Mi-8 and Kamov Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopter fly during the annual Army Games defense technology international exhibition in Russia. (Source: Getty ...

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed in Kharkiv Oblast, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said in its operational update on Oct. 11. The Mi-8 is a Soviet-era aircraft used most commonly ...

This was reported by the General Staff of the AFU. The AFU have shot down the Russian Mi-8 helicopter in the Kharkiv direction. According to the information of the AFU General Staff, yesterday the ...

Ukrainian army shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in the Kharkiv direction, AFU General Staff reported on Telegram on Oct. 11. Russian losses in this direction amounted to 63 military personnel ...

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed in Kharkiv Oblast, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces said in its operational update on Oct. 11. The Mi-8 is a Soviet-era aircraft used most ...

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Khanskaya airbase in the Russian republic of Adygea overnight on Oct. 9, targeting 57 warplanes and helicopters, according to NV sources. The exact number of ...

They are used for secret missions when US forces must maintain a low profile. Together with the Mi-8, the Mi-17 is the world's most-produced helicopter, with over 17,000 built since 1961. Around ...