How much can a Hind carry?
It can carry eight troops or a payload of 2,400kg.
How many Mi-24s does Russia have?
Mil Mi-24
| Mi-24 / Mi-25 / Mi-35 | |
|---|---|
| Primary users | Russian Air Force 58 other users (see Operators section below) |
| Produced | 1969–present |
| Number built | 2,648 |
| Developed from | Mil Mi-8 |
What is the Russian attack helicopter called?
Russian Ka-52 Alligator
Like the Russian Ka-52 Alligator, the Mi-28, known as the “Havoc,” was designed as a competitor to the American AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. But the Havoc and its variants are having trouble against ground-fired anti-aircraft missiles.
How much does a MI-24 cost?
For Sale: 6 MI-24 Soviet Attack Helicopters: 4 Million Dollars!
Did the US steal a Hind?
Operation Mount Hope III was a top secret clandestine American military operation to capture a crashed Soviet-made Mil Mi-25 “Hind-D” attack helicopter, an export model of the Soviet Mi-24. The aircraft had crashed and been abandoned in the conflict between Libya and Chad.
What is the difference between MI-24 and Mi-35?
The Mi-35 is equipped with the Shturm anti-tank guided missile system. The Mi-24 helicopter was developed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. The Mi-24P has four underwing pylons for up to 12 anti-tank missiles. The Mi-35 is equipped with the Shturm anti-tank guided missile system.
Why is the MI 24 called the Hind?
The first Mi-24s were delivered to the Soviet Air Force in 1970. NATO did not learn about the helicopter until 1972, when it gave it the codename “Hind” (all NATO codenames for Soviet helicopters started with the letter “H”).
Why is the Mi-35P the best helicopter?
It is one of the best helicopters in its class in terms of cost-effectiveness. The Mi-35P helicopter is designed for increase of Ground Forces units’ mobility and fire support of Army units on the battlefield.
What is the Mi-35P used for?
The upgraded Mi-35P is designed for increase of Ground Forces units’ mobility and fire support of Army units on the battlefield. It can provide aerial reconnaissance, search and engagement of armored and unarmored vehicles, enemy’s helicopters in the air day-and-night in various weather conditions.
What is a Mi-24 helicopter?
The Mi-24 attack / transport helicopter was developed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. The Mi-24 entered service with the Soviet Union in the late 1970s and has been deployed by 40 countries.
What kind of camera does the Mi-35P have?
The Mi-35P has received the OPS-24N-1L observation-sight system with a third generation long-wave matrix thermal imager, TV camera, and laser rangefinder. The upgraded gunship’s cockpit has the KNEI-24E-1 flight navigation system with multifunctional displays.