Global Aircraft -- Mi-24 Hind
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Mi-24 Hind Specifications
Primary Function: |
Armed assault/attack helicopter |
Contractor: |
Mil |
Crew: |
Two; cabin holds 8 troops or 14 stretchers. |
Unit Cost: |
N/A |
Powerplant |
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Two Klimov TV3-117 turboshafts at 2190 shp (1635 kW) driving five blade main rotor and 3-blade tail rotor. -- Mi-24P |
Dimensions |
Length: |
57 ft 5 in (17.51 m) -- Mi-24P |
Rotor Diameter: |
56 ft 9 in (17.30 m) -- Mi-24P |
Height: |
13 ft 1 in (3.97 m) -- Mi-24P |
Weights |
Empty: |
18,078 lb (8200 kg) -- Mi-24P |
Maximum Takeoff: |
26,455 lb (12,000 kg) -- Mi-24P |
Performance |
Speed: |
180 kt (335 km/h) -- Mi-24P |
Ceiling: |
14,750 ft -- Mi-24P |
Range: |
540 nm (1000 km) -- with aux. fuel -- Mi-24P |
Armament |
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One 12.7 mm four barrel YakB machine gun or twin 23 mm or 30 mm cannon. Two anti-armor missiles, rockets, and guns. |
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Mi-24 Hind Achievements
- The hind was the first helicopter to enter service with the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship.
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Mi-24 Hind Features
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Mi-24 Hind Background
This helicopter saw extensive combat action during the Afghan-Soviet war. It dominated the skies until the introduction of the Stinger man portable missile system, which was very successful in shooting the Mi-24s down.
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