The mil mi35 hind became a major upgrade to the classic sovietera mi24 hind assault gunships and transport series of heavy helicopters. The most widely used element of soviet air power in the afghan war was the helicopter. The performance of the mi24 can be radically improved by using main and tail rotors of the mi28. Marines want contractorflown russian mi24 hind helicopter. Mil mi24 hind attack helicopter pdf free download epdf. It is an export variant of mi24 hind attack helicopter. Primarily designed for attack and military transport missions, the helicopter offers a more superior flight performance and manoeuvrability compared to its predecessor. The first time i saw a mil mi24 hind attack helicopter was at forward operating base ghazni, afghanistan, in late 2008. It dominated the skies until the introduction of the stinger man portable missile system, which was very successful in shooting the mi24s down. Indian air force mil mi35 hind e gunship helicopter. The mil mi24 is a large combat helicopter, a gunship, and lowcapacity troop transport operated from 1976 by the soviet air force, its successors, and over thirty other nations. Video 11 russian gunship helicopters flying into ukrainian airspace over crimea video syrian helicopter destroyed by antitank guided missile amazing.
The mil mi24 first flew in 1969 and is still in production. With its distinctive doublecockpit design, the mi 24 hind is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the cold war, and has achieved nearlegendary status in the annals of military history. Marine corps looking for russian mi24 hind mi17 hip helicopters. Media in category mil mi24 hind czech air force the following 44 files are in this category, out of 44 total. Mil mi24 hind armed assault gunship attack helicopter. India to supply four mi24 gunship helicopters to afghanistan. Assault and attack helicopters of the 1980s, fielded the mil mi24 hind, the fastest and possibly most capable helicopter gunship of its time. Czech gunship mil mi 24 hind part 2 texel airshow 2012. Mi24bmt small number of mi24s converted into minesweepers. The famous mil mi24 hind helicopter stemmed from a soviet coldwar requirement for a heavily armed and armored transport helicopter following in the mold of the equally famous american bell uh1 huey model american activity in the vietnam war considering their helicopter usage directly influenced the form and function of the soviet design, developing one of the most. Get the vector version of this image original image dimensions. When the mi24 received various system upgrades, the mi24v model variant was born and from this came the mi35 which originally served as the export designation. Tamiya 172 mil mi 24 hind international scale modeller.
Poland wants new attack helicopters to replace mi24 hind. The mil mi24 is a dualrole helicopter gunship designed as both a attack helicopter and 8troop. Mil started selling the hip years before the black hawk came to. Hind mi 24 hind hind mi 24 gunship gareth hind hind swaraj hind manual obtanining hind hind swaraj summary hind swaraj pdf in english hind swaraj book hind swaraj mk gandhi. The mi24 made its name for being easy and cheap to maintain. This version introduced heavilyarmored, stepped cockpits ant an undernose gun turret. Using the nowstandard format for the new vanguard series, the author explores the hinds development, its various variants, and a short combat history not only in the exsoviet union and russia, but. The mi3524 is only in service in limted numebrs maybe 30 units and thus will entirely be replaced by the ah64e 22 on order with an option of a further 11 and the ia hunting. Ospreys newest edition to their popular new vanguard series is an overview of the mil mi24 gunship, popularly known by its nato code name, hind. Mi35m is a multirole combat helicopter manufactured by rostvertol, a subsidiary of russian helicopters. The hind has been called the worlds only assault helicopter due to its. More than 2,300 have been built and they have served the militaries of forty countries. India will provide four mi24 gunship helicopters to afghanistan, afghan media reported wednesday. Basically as late model hinda with tv3117 engines and portside tail rotor, but entire front fuselage redesigned above floor forward of engine air intakes.
With its distinctive doublecockpit design, the mi24 hind is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the cold war, and has achieved nearlegendary status in the annals of military history. The colour scheme would be taken directly from the army black hawk and the weapons and some of the systems would be westernised. Chinmounted mart gatling gun 4 wingmounted rocket pods, with 16 rockets each4 wingmounted minigunstandem cockpits, gunner at front, pilot at rear. An internal fuel tank, ala dap black hawk, would be good too. An investors guide to the top 10 military helicopters. Hind is a large, heavily armed and armored helicopter gunship and troop transport. About mi24 mechanics, the pages 18 and 19 have mechanics, but i wanted more mechanical details about the mi24. The mil mi24 is a russian heavy helicopter gunship. Units sold, price level, description, performance, dynamic system, and dimensions. The famous mi24 nato designation hind saw action in many hotspots, local wars, armed conflicts and special operations all around the world. Ministry of internal affairs version, with wingtip atgm launchers, sensor ball with fur night sights and loud speakers. Russian largest attack helicopter mil mi24 hind youtube. The famous mil mi24 hind helicopter stemmed from a soviet coldwar requirement for a heavily armed and armored transport helicopter following in the mold of the equally famous american bell uh1 huey model. Daynight observationsight systems intended for the mi28 can be also used by the mi24.
Russian mil mi24 hind gunships entered the ukrainian airspace flying at ultralow level over the sea. Mi24a hindb the mi24a was the second production model. The definitive production variant was the mi24d westen reporting name hindd. In the early days of the mi24 project, mil had envisaged a cannonarmed gunship with a hardhitting, twinbarrel 23millimeter weapon. Mi24 hind background this helicopter saw extensive combat action during the afghansoviet war. In december 2005, bulgaria signed a contract for the upgrade of 12 mi24 helicopters to a team led by lockheed martin and elbit. Pdf mil mi24 hind gunship new vanguard ebook video. Helicopter hind mil mi24b mi 24 mi24 mi35 mi35 military gunship war aircraft russian attack chopper transport force gun rocket camouflage rig 3d description russian helicopter mil mi24 hind rigged 3d model is a high quality, photo real 3d model that will enhance detail and realism to any of your rendering projects. Origin russia type gunship helicopter, retaining assault transport capability max speed 180 kt 208 mph max range 160 km 99 miles dimensions main rotor diam. Mil mi 24 hind gunship new vanguard with its distinctive doublecockpit design, the mi24 hind is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the cold war, and has achieved nearlegendary status in the annals of military history.
It is produced by mil moscow helicopter plant and has been operated since 1972 by the soviet air force and its successors, along with 48 other nations in nato circles, the export versions, mi25 and mi35. Mi mi 24 super hind helicopter gunship full documentary. Mi24 hind mi25 hind d mi35 hind e the mi24, the first helicopter to enter service with the russian air force as an assault transport and gunship, was developed on the basis of the mi8s propulsion system. The mi24 can also carry a wide range of bombs, rockets and missiles. It is produced by mil moscow helicopter plant and has been operated since 1972 by the soviet air force and its successors, along with 48 other nations in nato circles, the export versions, mi 25 and mi 35, are. Id build the mi24 as a secondgeneration bushranger gunship. Iraq is running out of hind gunships war is boring medium. Army test and evaluation center, threat support activity, nas fallon, nevada. Chinmounted mart gatling gun 4 wingmounted rocket pods, with 16 rockets each4 wingmounted minigunstandem cockpits, gunner at.
Helicopters were used extensively in varied types of military missions. M124 hind helicopter gunship may 22, 2012 on august 1975 a modded variant of the m124 gunship set a world record for faster helo in the world 332. The mil mi24 is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and lowcapacity troop transport. The original model nato codename hinda, designed to carry eight combat troops, was later reconfigured to take on the gunship role hindd. The museums mi24 hindd attack helicopter was built in russia and flown by the libyan arab. Far from all opportunities to improve its combat and flying performances have been exhausted. More than 60 countries and organizations are now using the mi24 and this after almost fifty years mi24 first flight, in 1969. In hindi hind swaraj or home rule hind swaraj book only summary hind swaraj mk gandhi english hind swaraj or indian home rule hind swaraj or indian home rule summary the. Hind is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and lowcapacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. Getting in front of the mi24 hind vertical magazine. Here is the mil mi24 hind modelers online reference onestop resource for photos, kits, details, and references. The us armys night stalkers once helped steal an attack.
A russian gunship with attitude jon guttman despite its touted losses to u. Mil mi 24 helicopter gunship hind mi 24 gunship b3e helicopter helicopter rc helicopter fly helicopter fseries 2. Mi24 hind mi25 hind d mi35 hind e mil mi24 is a twinengined combat helicopter intended for close support of ground forces, destruction of armored targets and transportation of. Army test and evaluation atec command threat support activity pilots, biggs army airfield, fort bliss, texas, attacks air defense artillery ada units during roving sands 2000 on june 18, 2000. The design of the mi24 is based on a conventional pod and boom, with a fiveblade main rotor and threeblade tail rotor. The first soviet helicopter to function as both a gunship and an assault transport, it served extensively in afghanistan, and is now employed by militaries across the world. According to rempfers report for the marine corps times, the solicitation read in part, the mi24 attack helicopter, due to its size, flight profile. A short history of the eventually awesome hind helicopter. Mil mi24 hind gunship and illustratornew vanguard 171 ian palmer i i hi hly xp ri nc d digital artist. However the contract was subsequently cancelled in february 2007.
Hind is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and lowcapacity. It is produced by mil moscow helicopter plant and has been operated since 1972 by the soviet air force and its successors, along with more than 30 other nations. Later versions, mi24p and the export mi35p, are also armed with antitank missile systems for the engagement of moving armoured targets, weapon emplacements and slowmoving air targets. Stretching across the united states, incorporating all four services and their national. It was introduced in the 1970s and operated by the pre1991 soviet air force and its successors post1991, and more than 30 other nations. American activity in the vietnam war considering their helicopter. A primary role of the hind was to attack armoured vehicles. Despite its age the mi24 remains in service with at least 50 air arms. Mi24 hind attack helicopter russian gunship youtube. This gunship variant has a 30mm twin gun affixed to right side. Its nato reporting name is hind, variants are identified with an additional letter, the export versions the mi25 and mi35, are denoted as hind d and hind e. Mil mi24 hind gunship new vanguard 171 pdf free download. The hind was a fairly unique vehicle at the time, as it was built from the ground up as a heavilyarmed attack gunship with the ability to accommodate a maximum of eight fullyarmed soldiers in an extremely.
That particular part is way too wide for the hind, so ill. Mi24u hindc training version without nose gun and wingtip stations. At the time, the ussr was also in the process of shopping around its mil mi25 hindd, the export variant of the mi24 hind helicopter. Both the mi24 and mi24a entered into soviet air forces service in 1972. Fort bliss, texas, usa, 18 june 2000 a soviet made mi24 hind helicopter gunship flown by u. The soviet union produced more than 2,500 hind variants at the mil moscow helicopter plant.
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