The 40th anniversary of the Mi-24 legendary Russian-made attack helicopter 2203132
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Aviation defence equipment technology |
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40th
anniversary of production of the Mi-24 attack helicopter |
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The
40th anniversary of the Mi-24 legendary Russian-made attack helicopter. |
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This
year marks the 40th anniversary of production of the Mi-24, the first
purpose-built Russian combat helicopter, at Rostov Helicopter Plant, today
called Rosvertol, a Russian Helicopters company. The design of the Mi-24,
a strike and transport helicopter was, was so successful that versions
are still in use today: some 1,500 Mi-24s serve with the armed forces
of 60 countries worldwide. |
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Russian-made Mi-24P attack helicopter |
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In
1978, helicopter test pilot and Hero of the Soviet Union Gurgen Karapetyan
set a world helicopter flight speed record of 368.4kmh in an Mi-24. For
Russian-made helicopters this record stands to this day. |
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Russian-made Mi-35 attack helicopter |
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The Mi-35M is equipped
with advanced high-precision weapons, and it can be used day and night
to destroy armoured targets or to provide air support for ground operations.
It can be configured as a strike, ground assault, medevac or transport
helicopter, making it not only effective but also highly valuable, as
it can replace a number of different rotorcraft. |
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