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Mi-24P Hind Startup Checklist
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Mi-24P HindDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 84 steps · 14 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review targets, threat environment, gun/rocket/missile employment plan. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check winds at target, ceilings, icing. Low ceiling affects attack profiles. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Mi-24P internal fuel ~3,000 kg. Plan based on mission radius. | |
| 05 | Weapons LoadVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm Vikhr/Shturm missiles, S-8 rockets, GSh-30K gun configuration. | |
| 06 | Radio Frequencies / IFFSET | |
| 07 | Divert / Alternate LZIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Crew Briefing (Pilot / Weapons Officer)COMPLETENOTE: Brief copilot/weapons operator on targets, weapon plan, abort criteria. | |
| 02 | HarnessFASTENED TIGHT | |
| 03 | Oxygen SystemCHECK FLOW AND PRESSURE |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power4 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | DC Bus InstrumentsPOWERED - CHECK ALL INDICATORS | |
| 03 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - BOTH TANKS | |
| 04 | Engine Control PanelCHECKED - GUARDS CLOSED |
PHS 4 - Engine Start15 steps
| 01 | APU StartON - WAIT FOR READY LIGHTNOTE: APU required for engine air start. | |
| 02 | APU RPMSTABLE 100% | |
| 03 | Right Engine Air ValveOPEN | |
| 04 | Right Engine Fuel CockOPEN | |
| 05 | Right Engine StarterENGAGE | |
| 06 | Right Engine TOT During Start< 880 CWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - close fuel cock immediately. | |
| 07 | Right Engine Idle RPMSTABLE AT IDLE | |
| 08 | Left Engine Air ValveOPEN | |
| 09 | Left Engine Fuel CockOPEN | |
| 10 | Left Engine StarterENGAGE | |
| 11 | Left Engine TOT During Start< 880 CWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - close fuel cock immediately. | |
| 12 | Left Engine Idle RPMSTABLE AT IDLE | |
| 13 | APUSHUT DOWN AFTER BOTH ENGINES STABLE | |
| 14 | Main RotorENGAGING - RPM RISING | |
| 15 | Tail RotorOPERATING - CHECK PEDAL RESPONSE |
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Avionics9 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPM95% NR STABLE | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsBOTH IN LIMITS (TOT, N2, oil) | |
| 03 | Hydraulic SystemPRESSURE NORMAL | |
| 04 | Fuel SystemTRANSFER PUMPS ON | |
| 05 | Navigation SystemALIGNED - GPS / DISS | |
| 06 | Radio / IFFSET FREQUENCIES AND CODES | |
| 07 | Shkval / FLIR SystemON AND TESTEDNOTE: Shkval electro-optical sight - allow warm-up and verify tracking. | |
| 08 | Weapons SystemARMED PER MISSIONNOTE: Arm Vikhr, S-8 pods, gun as briefed. | |
| 09 | CountermeasuresCHAFF / FLARE LOADED AND CONFIGURED |
PHS 6 - Before Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPM95% NR | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS | |
| 03 | HydraulicsNORMAL | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE | |
| 05 | WeaponsSAFE FOR DEPARTURE | |
| 06 | Crew ReadyWEAPONS OPERATOR REPORT - READY |
PHS 7 - Hover / Taxi4 steps
| 01 | CollectiveINCREASE TO LIGHT WHEELS | |
| 02 | Cyclic / PedalsCONTROL ATTITUDE AND HEADING | |
| 03 | Hover Height2-3 M AGL STABLE | |
| 04 | Rotor RPM95% CONFIRMED |
PHS 8 - Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ProfileROLLING FOR HEAVY LOADS / VERTICAL FOR LIGHTNOTE: Rolling takeoff at 50-60 km/h gives better performance with full combat load. | |
| 02 | CollectiveINCREASE SMOOTHLY | |
| 03 | Engine TorqueDO NOT EXCEED MAX LIMIT | |
| 04 | Translational LiftTHROUGH ETL AT ~40 KTS | |
| 05 | Climb Speed120-150 KM/H IAS FOR ATTACK DEPARTURE |
PHS 9 - After Takeoff / Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Climb Speed120-150 KM/H IAS | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR CONTINUOUSLY | |
| 03 | Attack Cruise Speed250-270 KM/H | |
| 04 | Ingress AltitudeLOW LEVEL (30-50 M) OR AS BRIEFED | |
| 05 | Fuel StateMONITOR |
PHS 10 - Attack Profile7 steps
| 01 | ShkvalTARGET ACQUIRED AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Weapon SelectVIKHR / S-8 / GUN AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Master ArmON | |
| 04 | Attack Run Speed200-250 KM/H | |
| 05 | Weapon ReleaseEXECUTE PER ATTACK BRIEF | |
| 06 | Post-Attack EgressBREAK AND EGRESS IMMEDIATELY | |
| 07 | CountermeasuresDEPLOY AS REQUIRED |
PHS 11 - Descent / Approach4 steps
| 01 | SpeedREDUCE TO 120 KM/H FOR APPROACH | |
| 02 | WeaponsSAFE | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK BOTH IN LIMITS | |
| 04 | LZ CheckCLEAR - WIND DIRECTION NOTED |
PHS 12 - Landing5 steps
| 01 | Approach Speed80-100 KM/H DECELERATING | |
| 02 | Hover2-3 M STABLE | |
| 03 | TouchdownWHEELS FIRST - SMOOTH | |
| 04 | Collective at TouchdownREDUCE FULLY | |
| 05 | Wheel BrakesAPPLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN |
PHS 13 - After Landing3 steps
| 01 | WeaponsSAFE AND STOWED | |
| 02 | ShkvalSTOW / PARK | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK |
PHS 14 - Shutdown7 steps
| 01 | CollectiveFULL DOWN | |
| 02 | EnginesIDLE - 2 MIN COOLING | |
| 03 | Rotor BrakeAPPLY BELOW 50% NRCAUTION: Apply rotor brake only after NR drops below 50%. | |
| 04 | Right Engine Fuel CockCLOSE | |
| 05 | Left Engine Fuel CockCLOSE | |
| 06 | Avionics / RadiosOFF | |
| 07 | BatteryOFF |