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.
SPECIFICATIONS
- manufacturer
- Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant
- first Flight
- 1969
- role
- Attack helicopter / troop transport
- crew
- 2 pilots (tandem) + up to 8 troops
- engines
- 2x Klimov TV3-117VMA (2,200 shp each)
- max Speed
- 335 km/h (181 kts)
- range
- 450 km (243 nmi)
- ceiling
- 14,800 ft
- weight
- 12,000 kg (MTOW)