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. [1] 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.

Nov 5, 2020 · Soviet-designed Mil Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters. The war game over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona helped to prepare the base’s resident 55th Rescue Squadron for intensive warfare...

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.

Jan 24, 2020 · Last week, the Air Force’s 355th Wing Public Affairs unit officially released a story about the USAF 55th Rescue Squadron of the Air Combat Command training with two Russian Mi-24 attack...

Jul 1, 2023 · It was during the Soviet-Afghan War that the Mi-24 truly highlighted its capabilities to provide close air support and ground assault — earning the nickname “Satan’s Chariot” — yet, was also in that conflict where it proved highly vulnerable to FIM-92 Stinger missile launchers.

Aug 2, 2023 · While the Mi-28 is a more dedicated anti-tank platform developed specifically to combat enemy armor with crew and systems survivability as a priority, the Mi-24 - its days appearing numbered - still finds a use on the battlefields of today.

Aug 9, 2000 · The Mi-24, the first helicopter to enter service with the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship, was developed on the basis of the Mi-8's propulsion system. Additional missions include direct air support, antitank, armed escort, and air to air combat.

The Mi-24 attack helicopter, NATO reporting name “Hind,” is a unique Soviet design concept that does not truly have a Western counterpart. It was an attempt to combine the firepower of a heavily armed and armored helicopter gunship with the troop-carrying capability of a light assault helicopter like the Bell UH-1.

Apr 15, 2011 · Mil Mi-24, Mi-25, and Mi-35 'Hind' history, specifications, schematics, pictures, and data.

Feb 14, 2025 · The Mil Mi-24 (NATO reporting name “Hind”) is a large, heavily-armed attack helicopter that can also carry up to eight troops. It is flown by a pilot and a gunner.