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Last updated: 20250227
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Mi-24P
RWR: -
Originators Designation: Ми-24
NATO Reporting Name: Hind
Description:
The Mil Mi-24 (Russian: Миль Ми-24; NATO reporting name: Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and was introduced by the Soviet Air Force in 1972. The helicopter is currently in use by 58 countries.
In NATO circles, the export versions, Mi-25 and Mi-35, are denoted with a letter suffix as "Hind D" and "Hind E". Soviet pilots called the Mi-24 the "flying tank" (Russian: летающий танк, romanized: letayushchiy tank), a term used historically with the famous World War II Soviet Il-2 Shturmovik armored ground attack aircraft. Other common unofficial nicknames were "Galina" (or "Galya"), "Crocodile" (Russian: Крокодил, romanized: Krokodil), due to the helicopter's camouflage scheme, and "Drinking Glass" (Russian: Стакан, romanized: Stakan), because of the flat glass plates that surround earlier Mi-24 variants' cockpits.
KNOWN STATS:
Last updated: 20250227
In-DCS Unit View:
Mi-24P
RWR: -
Originators Designation: Ми-24
NATO Reporting Name: Hind
Description:
The Mil Mi-24 (Russian: Миль Ми-24; NATO reporting name: Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and was introduced by the Soviet Air Force in 1972. The helicopter is currently in use by 58 countries.
In NATO circles, the export versions, Mi-25 and Mi-35, are denoted with a letter suffix as "Hind D" and "Hind E". Soviet pilots called the Mi-24 the "flying tank" (Russian: летающий танк, romanized: letayushchiy tank), a term used historically with the famous World War II Soviet Il-2 Shturmovik armored ground attack aircraft. Other common unofficial nicknames were "Galina" (or "Galya"), "Crocodile" (Russian: Крокодил, romanized: Krokodil), due to the helicopter's camouflage scheme, and "Drinking Glass" (Russian: Стакан, romanized: Stakan), because of the flat glass plates that surround earlier Mi-24 variants' cockpits.
Applications of the Mi-24
The Mi-24 serves in several roles, including:- Attack Helicopter – Armed with rockets, missiles, and cannons for ground attack missions.
- Troop Transport – Can carry up to 8 fully equipped troops in addition to its armament.
- Close Air Support (CAS) – Provides fire support to ground troops in battle.
- Air-to-Air Combat – Equipped with air-to-air missiles for engaging other helicopters.
- Counter-Insurgency (COIN) – Used in asymmetric warfare against guerrilla forces.
- Reconnaissance & Surveillance – Some variants are used for battlefield observation.
- Search and Rescue (CSAR) – Capable of extracting personnel from combat zones.
- Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) – Can transport wounded personnel from the battlefield.
- Border Patrol & Anti-Smuggling – Deployed for law enforcement in some countries.
- Training – Some versions are used for pilot training.
Current Operators
- Russia – Used by the Russian Air Force and Army Aviation.
- Algeria – Operates a fleet of Mi-24 and Mi-35 versions.
- Angola – Uses Mi-24 for counter-insurgency and defense.
- Azerbaijan – Maintains an active fleet of Mi-24s.
- Belarus – Uses Mi-24 in its Air Force.
- China – Operates a small number for evaluation and special purposes.
- Cuba – Long-time operator.
- Ethiopia – Used in regional conflicts.
- India – Operates Mi-35 variants and previously used Mi-24s extensively.
- Iran – Uses Mi-24s, likely with some local modifications.
- Iraq – Active use for counter-terrorism.
- Kazakhstan – Maintains a fleet of Mi-24s.
- North Korea – Secretive operator.
- Pakistan – Uses a few Mi-35M helicopters.
- Poland – Operates Mi-24 in its air force.
- Sudan – Active use in conflicts.
- Syria – Heavily used in the civil war.
- Ukraine – Used in defense operations against Russia.
- Uzbekistan – Maintains Mi-24s in service.
- Vietnam – Continues to operate Mi-24 variants.
KNOWN STATS:
| AG ARMAMENT: | Gun Pods, FAB-100, FAB-250, FAB-500, RBK Cluster Bombs, 9M114 “Shturm-V”, 9M120 “Ataka” Anti Tanks |
| AA ARMAMENT: | R-60 |
| AA THREAT TYPE: | WVR |
| KNOWN RADAR RANGE: | - |
| ENGINE: | 2x Klimov TV3-117 Turboshaft |
| KNOWN TOP SPEED: | 180 knot |
| KNOWN TOP ALTITUDE: | 16,100 ft |
| ROLE: | Transport/CAS/SAR |