Mi-24 (Hind)

 

The Russian attack helicopter Mi-24

 

 

     The Mi-24 (Hind – NATO reporting name) is a Russian attack helicopter. It is developed in the Soviet Union in the 60’s by Mil. The first flight was conducted on 19 September 1969. The Mi-24 entered into service in 1972. It is adopted by several different armies throughout the world.

 

 

Armament
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Gatling gun: 4 x 12.7 mm Yak-B (Yakushev-Borzov) on the Mi-24D
Gun: 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L on the Mi-24VP
Gun: 2 x 20 mm GSh-30K on the Mi-24P
Rocket launcher: S-5, S-8, S-13, S-24
Air-to-surface missile: Shturm-V, Ataka-M
Air-to-air missile: Igla-V, R-60M, R-63V
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Specifications
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Crew: 2 + 8 troops
Powertrain: 2 x Izotov TV3-117
Power: 2 x 2200 hp
Speed: 270 km/h
Maximum speed: 335 km/h
Service ceiling: 4950 m
Range: 1000 km

Empty weight: 7580 kg
Combat weight: 10500 kg
Max takeoff weight: 10500 kg
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Dimensions
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Length: 17.51 m
Rotor diameter: 17.51 m
Height: 5.47 m