Equipment / Helicopters / Mi-24/35
Mi-24/35
Helicopterconfirmed
The Mi-24/35 is a large attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport, often referred to as a 'flying tank' due to its heavy armor and armament. It is widely used by various air forces for close air support, anti-tank operations, and troop insertion/extraction.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 335 km/h |
| Range | 450 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 12 t |
History
This variant, developed by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant in the Soviet Union and introduced in 1995, represents a continued evolution of the Mi-24 platform.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | confirmed |
| India | 17 | confirmed |
| Pakistan | 20 | confirmed |
| France | 1 | confirmed |
| Turkey | — | |
| Italy | 2 | confirmed |
| Egypt | 4 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 10 | confirmed |
| Ukraine | 5 | confirmed |
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