Mi-28, M.L.Mil 'Havoc'

Mi-28N ('Nochnoj', for Night Operations) (55k) by Alexej Gretchihine's Dad, taken at Moscow Aero Show - 1995; (164k) From European Airshows Collection by Herve Champain;

A
two-seat attack helicopter, smaller than the Mi-24 and better optimized for the anti-tank role. The Mi-28 has two heavily armored cockpits, a remarkable nose full with electronic equipment, and a narrow-X tail rotor. The competing Ka-50 seems to have been selected by the Russian forces.
Recent situation - Mi-28 is going to be manufactured, but as an advanced complement for Ka-50 : night operation, mission leader etc., where role of operator became more crucial.

(25k) Mi-28 hovering, by Paul Nann

Other related WEB sites:
  • MAKS-97 overview
  • Mi-28 at Virtual Aircraft Museum
  • Mi-28 at Evgeni's Red Star Combat Aircraft Page;
  • Mi-28 Havoc;
  • Mi-28, Mil 'Havoc'
  • Mi-28 Havoc
  • Technical data
    Type Mi-28
    Function attack
    Year
    Crew 2
    Engines 2*2200hp Isotov TV-3-117VM
    Speed 300km/h
    Ceiling 5800m
    Modified February 11, 1997
    by Alexandre Savine;
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