Mi-24P HindDCS WORLD Startup Checklist · 84 steps
Mi-24P Hind
DCS WORLD - 0/84 STEPS
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Mil Mi-24P Hind is a large Soviet/Russian attack helicopter and troop carrier, feared across multiple conflicts since its introduction in 1972. Often called a 'flying tank,' the Hind features armor protecting the crew, stub wings for weapons, and can carry 8 troops while simultaneously attacking ground targets. The 'P' variant replaced the nose gun with a twin-barrel GSh-30K 30mm cannon pod, significantly increasing firepower.
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SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerMil Moscow Helicopter Plant
first Flight1969
roleAttack helicopter / troop transport
crew2 pilots (tandem) + up to 8 troops
engines2x Klimov TV3-117VMA (2,200 shp each)
max Speed335 km/h (181 kts)
range450 km (243 nmi)
ceiling14,800 ft
weight12,000 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefNOTE: Review targets, threat environment, gun/rocket/missile employment plan. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingNOTE: Check winds at target, ceilings, icing. Low ceiling affects attack profiles. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / Airspace | REVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningNOTE: Mi-24P internal fuel ~3,000 kg. Plan based on mission radius. | SET | |
| 05 | Weapons LoadNOTE: Confirm Vikhr/Shturm missiles, S-8 rockets, GSh-30K gun configuration. | VERIFIED | |
| 06 | Radio Frequencies / IFF | SET | |
| 07 | Divert / Alternate LZ | IDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 — Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Crew Briefing (Pilot / Weapons Officer)NOTE: Brief copilot/weapons operator on targets, weapon plan, abort criteria. | COMPLETE | |
| 02 | Harness | FASTENED TIGHT | |
| 03 | Oxygen System | CHECK FLOW AND PRESSURE |
PHS 3 — Electrical Power4 steps
| 01 | Battery Switch | ON | |
| 02 | DC Bus Instruments | POWERED - CHECK ALL INDICATORS | |
| 03 | Fuel Quantity | CHECK - BOTH TANKS | |
| 04 | Engine Control Panel | CHECKED - GUARDS CLOSED |
PHS 4 — Engine Start15 steps
| 01 | APU StartNOTE: APU required for engine air start. | ON - WAIT FOR READY LIGHT | |
| 02 | APU RPM | STABLE 100% | |
| 03 | Right Engine Air Valve | OPEN | |
| 04 | Right Engine Fuel Cock | OPEN | |
| 05 | Right Engine Starter | ENGAGE | |
| 06 | Right Engine TOT During StartWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - close fuel cock immediately. | < 880 C | |
| 07 | Right Engine Idle RPM | STABLE AT IDLE | |
| 08 | Left Engine Air Valve | OPEN | |
| 09 | Left Engine Fuel Cock | OPEN | |
| 10 | Left Engine Starter | ENGAGE | |
| 11 | Left Engine TOT During StartWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - close fuel cock immediately. | < 880 C | |
| 12 | Left Engine Idle RPM | STABLE AT IDLE | |
| 13 | APU | SHUT DOWN AFTER BOTH ENGINES STABLE | |
| 14 | Main Rotor | ENGAGING - RPM RISING | |
| 15 | Tail Rotor | OPERATING - CHECK PEDAL RESPONSE |
PHS 5 — Post-Start / Avionics9 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPM | 95% NR STABLE | |
| 02 | Engine Instruments | BOTH IN LIMITS (TOT, N2, oil) | |
| 03 | Hydraulic System | PRESSURE NORMAL | |
| 04 | Fuel System | TRANSFER PUMPS ON | |
| 05 | Navigation System | ALIGNED - GPS / DISS | |
| 06 | Radio / IFF | SET FREQUENCIES AND CODES | |
| 07 | Shkval / FLIR SystemNOTE: Shkval electro-optical sight - allow warm-up and verify tracking. | ON AND TESTED | |
| 08 | Weapons SystemNOTE: Arm Vikhr, S-8 pods, gun as briefed. | ARMED PER MISSION | |
| 09 | Countermeasures | CHAFF / FLARE LOADED AND CONFIGURED |
PHS 6 — Before Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPM | 95% NR | |
| 02 | Engine Parameters | BOTH IN LIMITS | |
| 03 | Hydraulics | NORMAL | |
| 04 | Flight Controls | FULL TRAVEL - FREE | |
| 05 | Weapons | SAFE FOR DEPARTURE | |
| 06 | Crew Ready | WEAPONS OPERATOR REPORT - READY |
PHS 7 — Hover / Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Collective | INCREASE TO LIGHT WHEELS | |
| 02 | Cyclic / Pedals | CONTROL ATTITUDE AND HEADING | |
| 03 | Hover Height | 2-3 M AGL STABLE | |
| 04 | Rotor RPM | 95% CONFIRMED |
PHS 8 — Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ProfileNOTE: Rolling takeoff at 50-60 km/h gives better performance with full combat load. | ROLLING FOR HEAVY LOADS / VERTICAL FOR LIGHT | |
| 02 | Collective | INCREASE SMOOTHLY | |
| 03 | Engine Torque | DO NOT EXCEED MAX LIMIT | |
| 04 | Translational Lift | THROUGH ETL AT ~40 KTS | |
| 05 | Climb Speed | 120-150 KM/H IAS FOR ATTACK DEPARTURE |
PHS 9 — After Takeoff / Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Climb Speed | 120-150 KM/H IAS | |
| 02 | Engine Instruments | MONITOR CONTINUOUSLY | |
| 03 | Attack Cruise Speed | 250-270 KM/H | |
| 04 | Ingress Altitude | LOW LEVEL (30-50 M) OR AS BRIEFED | |
| 05 | Fuel State | MONITOR |
PHS 10 — Attack Profile7 steps
| 01 | Shkval | TARGET ACQUIRED AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Weapon Select | VIKHR / S-8 / GUN AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Master Arm | ON | |
| 04 | Attack Run Speed | 200-250 KM/H | |
| 05 | Weapon Release | EXECUTE PER ATTACK BRIEF | |
| 06 | Post-Attack Egress | BREAK AND EGRESS IMMEDIATELY | |
| 07 | Countermeasures | DEPLOY AS REQUIRED |
PHS 11 — Descent / Approach4 steps
| 01 | Speed | REDUCE TO 120 KM/H FOR APPROACH | |
| 02 | Weapons | SAFE | |
| 03 | Engine Instruments | CHECK BOTH IN LIMITS | |
| 04 | LZ Check | CLEAR - WIND DIRECTION NOTED |
PHS 12 — Landing5 steps
| 01 | Approach Speed | 80-100 KM/H DECELERATING | |
| 02 | Hover | 2-3 M STABLE | |
| 03 | Touchdown | WHEELS FIRST - SMOOTH | |
| 04 | Collective at Touchdown | REDUCE FULLY | |
| 05 | Wheel Brakes | APPLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN |
PHS 13 — After Landing3 steps
| 01 | Weapons | SAFE AND STOWED | |
| 02 | Shkval | STOW / PARK | |
| 03 | Engine Instruments | CHECK |
PHS 14 — Shutdown7 steps
| 01 | Collective | FULL DOWN | |
| 02 | Engines | IDLE - 2 MIN COOLING | |
| 03 | Rotor BrakeCAUTION: Apply rotor brake only after NR drops below 50%. | APPLY BELOW 50% NR | |
| 04 | Right Engine Fuel Cock | CLOSE | |
| 05 | Left Engine Fuel Cock | CLOSE | |
| 06 | Avionics / Radios | OFF | |
| 07 | Battery | OFF |