| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4426 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116007U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Helicopter Squadron |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike InternationalMap |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VCBI IATA: CMB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 6 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 809447 |
| Photo Comment |
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This black Mi-171 carries manufacturer date 13 April 2013. The helicopter, with rectangular windows and a 'glass' nose, was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force on 6 July 2013. The Mi-171 is seen here awaiting overhaul with the Aircraft Engineering Wing. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 May 2025, and has since been viewed 84 times. |