The definitive Soviet-era helicopter was the Mil Mi-24 (Hind), a hybrid attack concept with an inherent troop-carrying capability. First flying in 1969, the type entered widespread service in 1972 and has remained a stalwart in the Russia military services as well as with other foreign players. Despite its Cold War origins, the series has been progressively upgraded to meet the demands of new battlefield threats, all-the-while continuing its focus on battlefield support across a myriad of operation types. Today, the series remains a strong global player where its versatility continues to show through - with no true contender to be found in the West matching the capabilities of the classic Mi-24.
2 CREW
Speed
208 MPH
Ceiling
16,404 FEET
Range
280 MILES
Mission Roles
GROUND ATTACK
STRIKE
ANTI-ARMOR
CLOSE SUPPORT
RECON
TRAINING
Gallery
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Manufacturer(s) Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant (Mil Helicopter) - Russia / Soviet Union
Production 2,648 Units
68 Total
Afghanistan; Algeria; Angola; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Brazil; Bulgaria; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Chad; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Croatia (former); Cuba; Cyprus; Czechoslovakia (former); Czech Republic; Djibouti; East Germany (former); Egypt; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Georgia; Germany (former); Guinea; Hungary; India; Indonesia; Iraq; Kampuchea (former); Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Libya; Mali; Mozambique; Myanmar; Namibia; Nicaragua; Niger; Nigeria; North Korea; North Macedonia; Pakistan; Peru; Poland; Republic of the Congo; Russia; Rwanda; Serbia; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Slovakia (former); Soviet Union (former); Sri Lanka; Sudan; Syria; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uganda; Ukraine; United States; Uzbekistan; Venezuela; Vietnam; Yemen; Yugoslavia (former); Zimbabwe
(List includes former, current, and potential operating nations)
Mi-24: 2 x Isotov TV3-117 turboshaft engines developing 2,200 horsepower each driving five-bladed main rotor and three-bladed tail rotor (facing port side).
(Showcased performance statistics pertain to the Mi-24 production model)
Length 64.96 feet (19.80 meters)
Width 57.41 feet (17.50 meters)
Height 21.33 feet (6.50 meters)
(Showcased measurements pertain to the Mi-24 production model)
Empty 18,739 lb (8,500 kg)
M.T.O.W. 26,455 lb (12,000 kg)
(Showcased weights pertain to the Mi-24 production model)
1 x 12.7mm Yakushev-Borzov Yak-B Gatling-style rotating heavy machine gun in traversable chin turret (1,470 x 12.7mm rounds afforded) OR 1 x 30mm GSh-30K automatic cannon in fixed / flexible mounting (750 / 450 x 30mm rounds afforded, respectively) OR 1 x 20mm GIAT (M693) automatic cannon in trainable mounting (320 x 20mm rounds afforded).
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Additional Fuel