FSX Mil Mi-8M
Mil Mi-8M drab troop-transport livery adds a believable, low-profile finish with subdued wheels and window glass for a clean operational look in FSX. Textures only, it requires Vladimir Zhigulsky’s Mil Mi-8M model and brings a cohesive, military-style repaint suitable for utility and transport rotorcraft flights.
Images & Screenshots
1 totalFictional drab troop transport texture for use with the Mil Mi-8M model by Vladimir Zhigulsky. Includes low-visability wheels and window glass. Textures only. Repaint by Miles Dennis.

Screenshot of Mil Mi-8M in flight.
Installation:
Place "Texture.Drab" into your Mi8 folder (C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Rotorcraft\Mi8) and edit the aircraft.cfg file by adding the following code:
[fltsim.X]
title=Mil Mi-8MT Drab
sim=Mi8zh
model=UN
panel=
sound=
texture=Drab
checklists=
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=DBHL
atc_airline=DBHL
atc_flight_number=DBHL
ui_manufacturer=Mil_ZH
prop_anim_ratio=-1.52
ui_type=Mi-8MT
ui_variation=Drab
visual_damage=1
description=Mil Mi-8MT transport helicopter
atc_heavy=0
IMPORTANT! Be sure to replace the "X" in [fltsim.X] to make the model work.
Thanks.
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How to install this mod
FSX / P3D
add-on
How to install this mod
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Extract the downloaded archive
Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files. -
Place files per the readme
Most FSX add-ons go into one of:SimObjects\Airplanes\,Addon Scenery\,Effects\, orGauges\. -
Always read the included readme
Every mod ships with areadme.txtorREADMEfile. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.
What’s inside this archive
The archive mil_mi-8m-17_drab.zip has 27 files and directories contained within it.
File Contents
This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.
| Filename/Directory | File Date | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| FILE_ID.DIZ | 09.07.12 | 187 B |
| INSTALL.txt | 09.07.12 | 884 B |
| Texture.Drab | 09.07.12 | 0 B |
| M8mask.bmp | 02.04.10 | 17.03 kB |
| M8pilot.bmp | 09.06.12 | 170.75 kB |
| Mi8gls2.bmp | 09.06.12 | 42.75 kB |
| Mi8_blue.bmp | 09.06.12 | 42.75 kB |
| Mi8_cabina.bmp | 09.06.12 | 682.75 kB |
| Mi8_cargo.bmp | 09.06.12 | 170.75 kB |
| Mi8_cargoVP.bmp | 09.06.12 | 170.75 kB |
| Mi8_engin.bmp | 09.06.12 | 682.75 kB |
| Mi8_fus1.bmp | 09.06.12 | 682.75 kB |
| Mi8_fus2.bmp | 09.06.12 | 682.75 kB |
| Mi8_glas.bmp | 09.06.12 | 170.75 kB |
| Mi8_gluk.bmp | 03.11.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Mi8_main.bmp | 03.04.10 | 65.05 kB |
| Mi8_pro.bmp | 03.21.10 | 65.05 kB |
| Mi8_vc1.bmp | 02.13.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Mi8_vc2.bmp | 02.24.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Mi8_vc3.bmp | 02.28.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Mi8_vc4.bmp | 03.29.10 | 1.00 MB |
| Mi8_vcmain.bmp | 09.06.12 | 682.75 kB |
| NURS.bmp | 09.06.12 | 170.75 kB |
| Rotor.bmp | 02.27.10 | 1.00 MB |
| thumbnail.jpg | 09.07.12 | 3.62 kB |
| flyawaysimulation.txt | 10.29.13 | 959 B |
| Go to Fly Away Simulation.url | 01.22.16 | 52 B |
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