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Air ForcesRussia

Mi-24 (Hind)

Attack helicopterFielded 1972Pending verification

Also known as: Mil Mi-2

Air ForcesRUS
Length 18.6 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAttack helicopter
Alternative designationsMil Mi-2
Date of introduction1972
ProliferationAt least 56 countries
ManufacturerSukhoiMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length18.6 m61 ftMed[1]
Wingspan4.8 m16 ftMed[1]
Height6.5 m21 ftMed[1]
Empty weight8,400 kg18,519 lbMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine2 x Klimov TV-3-117 turboshaftMed[1]
Thrust / power2,200 hp eachMed[1]
Cruise speed270 km/hMed[1]
Rate of climb899 m/minMed[1]
Protection
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)ASO-2V flare dispensersMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints6 eaMed[1]
CVI: WEFT: wings5 x main rotor blades. Swept back wing weapon load mount points.Med[1]
CVI: WEFT: engineEngine exhausts on both sides. Includes twin air inlets.Med[1]
CVI: WEFT: fuselageBubble shaped tandem pilot canopies. Retractable landing gear. Mid-air refueling stake. The Hind-F model substitutes the chin-mounted 12.7mm machine-gun with a fixed side-mounted (right side of a/c) 30mm GSh-30-2K twin-barrel autocannon.Med[1]
CVI: WEFT: tailTail rotor is on the left side, and features stabilizer wingsMed[1]
ArmamentAutocannon Rifle Round; 1x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23; UB-32; S-5M (ARS-57) Rocket; S-24 Rocket; AT-2 Swatter (3M11/9M17)Med[1]
Fire control
Sensor Suite(s) Availableelectro-optical sensor systemsMed[1]
Radar Warning SystemSirena-3M radar warning systemMed[1]
IR JammerHO Brick IR JammerMed[1]
Variants
V-24The first version, twelve prototypes, and development aircraft. The first V-24 mockup resembled the Bell UH-1A Huey. Later models resembled the future Hind-A, one of which was modified in 1975 as A-10 for speed record attempts with wings removed and faired…[1]
Mi-24(Hind-A) Other early versions were the armed assault helicopter, which could carry eight combat troops and three crew members. It could also carry four 57mm rocket pods on four underwing pylons, four MCLOS 9M17 Fleyta (AT-2 Swatter) anti-tank missiles on two…[1]
Mi-24F(Hind-A) Modified Hind-A with seven reinforcing ribs on the port fuselage aft of the wing and the SRO-2M Khrom ("Odd Rods") IFF antenna relocated from the canopy to the oil cooler. The APU exhaust was also extended and angled downwards.[1]
Mi-24A(Hind-B) The Mi-24A was the second production model. Both the Mi-24 and Mi-24A entered the Soviet Air Forces service in 1972. They Lacked the four-barrel Yak-B 12.7mm machine gun under the nose.[1]
Mi-24U(Hind-C) Training version without nose gun and wingtip stations.[1]
Mi-24BMTSmall number of Mi-24s converted into minesweepers.[1]
Mi-24D (Hind-D)The Mi-24D was a purer gunship than the earlier variants. It entered production in 1973. The Mi-24D has a redesigned forward fuselage, with two separate cockpits for the pilot and gunner.[1]
Mi-24PTRKThis version was the Mi-24D modification that was used for testing the Shturm V missile system for the Mi-24V.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 6Confidence · Source
Autocannon Rifle RoundWeapon
Med[1]
Quantity
450 Rounds
Caliber
23 mm
1x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23Twin-barreled 23mm autocannon
Med[1]
Type
Twin-barreled 23mm autocannon
Caliber
23 mm
Rate of fire
3,400-3,600 rds/min
UB-3257mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod
Med[1]
Type
57mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod
S-5M (ARS-57) RocketUnguided HE-FRAG
Med[1]
Range
3–4 km2–2 mi · 2–2 nmi
Type
Unguided HE-FRAG
Speed
300 meters in 1.1 seconds
Caliber
55 mm
S-24 RocketUnguided high-velocity airborne rocket
Med[1]
Range
2–3 km1–2 mi · 1–2 nmi
Quantity
2-4 ea
Type
Unguided high-velocity airborne rocket
Warhead
blast-fragmentation warhead
Warhead weight
123 kg
AT-2 Swatter (3M11/9M17)Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Med[1]
Range
0–2 km0–1 mi · 0–1 nmi
Type
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Guidance
Radio command
Warhead
HEAT
Warhead weight
5.4 kg
Speed
160 m/s (360 mph)
Length
1160 mm
Summary

Mil Mi-24 is a twin-engined Combat helicopter intended for close support of ground forces, destruction of armored targets, and transportation of persons or cargo. The Mi-24 is not a direct counterpart to the American AH-64 Apache, since unlike this and other Western attack helicopters it is also capable of transporting up to eight troops.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Mi-24 (Hind) Russian Attack Helicopter, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import