The mi 18s were used in the soviet invasion of afghanistan and later used as static training airframes for pilots of the mi 8 17.
Helicopter sliding door.
Two mi 8s were extended by 0 9 meters 3 ft the landing gear made retractable and a sliding door added to the starboard side of the fuselage.
The mi 18s were used in the soviet invasion of afghanistan and later used as static training airframes for pilots of the mi 8 17.
The sliding door hinge kit also makes the aircraft compatible with dart aerospace spacepods and other baggage compartment extenders.
This simple design provides a gas spring assisted smoothly opening door for easy passenger loading.
Basic military transport airframe variants edit mi 8t nato hip c.
Two mi 8s were extended by 0 9 meters 3 ft the landing gear made retractable and a sliding door added to the starboard side of the fuselage.
Removable interior seats and an internal winch capable of lifting 350 pounds that doubled as a rescue hoist facilitated cargo handling.
The cockpit door or entry port can be left closed for a quick transfer of small objects as the sliding windows can be used for the job.
Available for left and right rear doors this economical option provides an excellent platform for scenic tour operators and aerial photography.
The cabin housed twenty four passengers 8 800 pounds of cargo or twelve stretchers.
They are also a safety feature.
Bell 407 passenger sliding door kit sliding door kits are designed to increase the versatility of helicopters.
For example if a bird strikes the front screen and cracks it forward vision may be impossible.
Sliding panels in the side windows of full size helicopters are very useful.
A large sliding door on the forward port side and rear opening clamshell doors simplified loading large cargo.
An irish air corps expert has explained how a helicopter military door managed to fall off mid flight and fall into a dublin school grounds.