Global Aircraft -- Mi-24 Hind

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.

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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 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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Mi-24 Hind Photos

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