Mi-80

Russia develops Mi-80 to replace iconic Hip helicopter

Jul 11, 2025

Russia has launched work on a next-generation multirole helicopter designed to replace the long-serving Mi-8/17 “Hip” series, according to Russian defense industry sources. The new...

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