Great ... Retractable gears are pretty neat.
Anyone noticed it can also carry weapon payload too just like new version of Mi17.Still I feel they should go with higher rated engine .
Nice video but let assure you now,this is bound to fail due to low payload vis a vis Mi 17 v5. 3500kg vs 4200 kg.why will airforce want this one over Mi 17 then .Till it frucitfy,most of the Mi 8 will be replaced with Mi 17.
Well Mi 17 V5 can carry 4T of payload or 5T of underslung.If they really wants to replace Mi 17/Mi 8 with IMRH then they need to put this Turbomeca Makila 2Aa1 or 2B with 2200 hp to 2400 HP class.