How much does a Mi-24 cost?

How much does a Mi-24 cost?

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Is the Mi-24 good?

The Russian-developed Mi-24 “Hind” helicopter is one of the most deadly and versatile aircraft on the planet. For 30 years, the gunship has given the Russian military incredible battlefield mobility. Now, it is a crucial piece in the air forces of at least 34 countries and has amassed an impressive record in combat.

Can a hind hover?

The hind with standard loads can hover, turn and do the most normal things of helicopters. However when you give it a full fuel load, troops and stick half a ton of weapons on it requires a rolling takeoff to get airborne and indeed cannot sustain hover without over-straining the engines.

How many troops can a MI-24 carry?

eight troops
The Mi-24 is a close counterpart to the American AH-64 Apache, but unlike this and other Western assault helicopters it is also capable of transporting up to eight troops.

What happened to the Mi-24 helicopter?

On 2 April 2016, during a clash between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces, an Azerbaijani Mi-24 helicopter was shot down by Nagorno-Karabakh forces. The downing was confirmed by the Azerbaijani defence ministry.

What is the most powerful helicopter in the world?

The Hind has been called the world’s only “assault helicopter” due to its combination of firepower and troop-carrying capability. The first combat use of the Mi-24 was with the Ethiopian forces during the Ogaden War against Somalia.

Does the Mi-24 have a NATO counterpart?

As a combination of armoured gunship and troop transport, the Mi-24 has no direct NATO counterpart. While the UH-1 (“Huey”) helicopters were used in the Vietnam War either to ferry troops, or as gunships, they were not able to do both at the same time.

How were UH-1 helicopters used in the Vietnam War?

While the UH-1 (“Huey”) helicopters were used in the Vietnam War either to ferry troops, or as gunships, they were not able to do both at the same time. Converting a UH-1 into a gunship meant stripping the entire passenger area to accommodate extra fuel and ammunition, and removing its troop transport capability.