Mi-24, M.L.Mil 'Hind'

Great Mi-24P photo (380k!) from FTP server in Finland;

he Mi-24 is an assault helicopter, carrying a large weapons load, but also capable of transporting up to eight troops.

Its size may have been a consequence of the selection of the Mi-8's propulsion system, and may be disadvantageous in combat. Compensation comes from high speed (it is still one of the fastest assault helicopters in the world) and fighter-like agility, provided by powerful engines and rotor design. Its cabin provides room not only for eight servicemen, but also for extra ammunition and fuel. Though it may be re-loaded by crew (or by 'passengers') in the very vicinity of combat field without returning to base.

It saw extensive service in Afghanistan and has also been exported to many countries.

Numerous modifications affect mostly armament and electronic equipment.

Predecessors
Prototypes

Production modifications

Following developments

Mi-8

Mi-14

A-10 'Hind-B'
Prototype
Record setter

Mi-24PS

Mi-25

Mi-28

Mi-35

Other related WEB sites:

Mi-24 at Virtual Aircraft Museum

Mi-24 at Evgeni's Red Star Combat Aircraft Page;

Mi-14 Hind (added 8/20/97);

Mi-24, Mil 'Hind'

Technical data

Type

Mi-24

Function

attack

Year

1968

Crew

Engines

2*2200hp Isotov TV-3-117

Rotor Span

17.30m

Length

21.5m

Height

3.90m

Disc Area

235m²

Empty Weight

8200k g

Maximum Weight

12000kg

Speed

322km/h

Ceiling

4570m

Armament

1*g23mm or 1*mg12.7mm;
1275kg externally

	(42k) quite painted, at Fairford, by Lieven Dewitte or Stefaan Vanhastel (??) from their Page;
	Mi-24A (48k) and Mi-24P (44k) (aka Hind-B and -F) at the Monino AF Museum, by Paul Nann;

3 photos (16-26k) by Ian Woodrow were found among his Planes and Things;

Modified December 10, 1997
by Alexandre Savine;

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