Trumpeter 05102 Mi-8MT/Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter (1/35) – detailed plastic model helicopter

The Trumpeter 05102 Mi-8MT/Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter in 1/35 scale is an exceptional plastic model kit for self-assembly, faithfully replicating one of the most recognizable multi-role helicopters of the "Cold War" era and modern times. This kit is dedicated to both experienced modelers and more advanced military aviation enthusiasts who value high detail and individual customization options for the model.

Historical information and use

The Mi-8MT/Mi-17 Hip-H are modernized variants of the Soviet, and later Russian, Mi-8 transport helicopter, produced since the 1960s. The Mi-8MT (military version: Hip-H) and the export Mi-17 were exported to more than 80 countries, and their versatility allowed for a wide range of applications – from troop transport and rescue missions to electronic warfare and medical evacuation operations. The helicopter was used in armed conflicts from the war in Afghanistan to contemporary operations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Its service period spans the Cold War, the 1980s and 1990s, up to the present day.

Product features

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic, precisely reproduced details of the fuselage, rotors, landing gear, and armament
• Contents: set of parts for assembly, clear assembly instructions, decals for international markings, and transparent parts for the cockpit canopy
• Optional: armament elements and fuel tanks, the possibility to build the cargo bay and cockpit interiors with details
• Additional accessories (sold separately): photo-etched parts (e.g., seat belts), metal gun barrels (not included in the basic kit)

Product category

Plastic assembly model – large scale military helicopter model for advanced modelers and collectors.

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Trumpeter 05102 Mi-8MT/Mi-17 Hip-H 1/35 kit is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5) due to the large number of parts, advanced details, and the possibility of various model arrangements (transport, armed, rescue versions). It is an excellent choice for military aviation enthusiasts and fans of 20th and 21st century armed conflict history seeking a model with a high display value.