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<!--BEGIN SPECIFICATIONS--> 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 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 One 12.7 mm four barrel YakB machine gun or twin 23 mm or 30 mm cannon. Two anti-armor missiles, rockets, and guns. <!--END SPECIFICATIONS--> <!--BEGIN ACHIEVEMENTS--> Mi-24 Hind Achievements The hind was the first helicopter to enter service with the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship. <!--END ACHIEVEMENTS--> <!--BEGIN FEATURES--> <!-- Mi-24 Hind Features --> <!--END FEATURES--> <!--BEGIN BACKGROUND--> 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. <!--END BACKGROUND-->

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