The hind was the first helicopter to enter service with the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship.
Mi-24 Hind Specifications
Primary Function:Armed assault/attack helicopter
Contractor:Mil
Crew:Two; cabin holds 8 troops or 14 stretchers.
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Two Klimov TV3-117 turboshafts at 2190 shp (1635 kW) driving five blade main rotor and 3-blade tail rotor. — Mi-24P
Dimensions
Length:57 ft 5 in (17.51 m) — Mi-24P
Rotor Diameter:56 ft 9 in (17.30 m) — Mi-24P
Height:13 ft 1 in (3.97 m) — Mi-24P
Weights
Empty:18,078 lb (8200 kg) — Mi-24P
Maximum Takeoff:26,455 lb (12,000 kg) — Mi-24P
Performance
Speed:180 kt (335 km/h) — Mi-24P
Ceiling:14,750 ft — Mi-24P
Range:540 nm (1000 km) — with aux. fuel — Mi-24P
Armament
One 12.7 mm four barrel YakB machine gun or twin 23 mm or 30 mm cannon. Two anti-armor missiles, rockets, and guns.
Mi-24 Hind Achievements
The hind was the first helicopter to enter service with the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship.[tubepress mode=’tag’, tagValue=’Mi-24 Hind’]