It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and was introduced by the Soviet Air Force in 1972. As of 2025, the helicopter is in use with 52 countries. In NATO circles, the export versions, Mi …

Aug 2, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Mil Mi-24 (Hind) Armed Assault Gunship / Attack Helicopter including pictures.

The Soviet Mi-24 Hind helicopter is one of the stars of the Southern Museum of Flight’s collection. It’s pretty cool on its own, but even better is the story behind ours and how we acquired it.

Jun 4, 2025 · The Mi-24 Hind, known in NATO reporting terms as Hind, stands as one of the most recognizable and battle-proven attack helicopters in military history. Developed in the Soviet …

Sep 15, 2025 · Discover the Mil Mi-24 Hind, Russia’s formidable attack helicopter. Learn about its history, design, combat roles, and global impact.

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.

May 8, 2025 · The Mil Mi-24 was developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War as a response to the need for a multi-role helicopter capable of supporting ground troops and …

Feb 18, 2025 · The Mi-24 was used operationally in Chad, Nicaragua, Ceylon, Angola, Afghanistan, Chechnya and Iran/Iraq war, when at least one Iranian F-4 Phantom II destroyed …

The definitive Soviet-era helicopter was the Mil Mi-24 (Hind), a hybrid attack concept with an inherent troop-carrying capability. First flying in 1969, the type entered widespread service in …

Entering service in 1973-74 and deployed initially in East Germany, the Mi-24 has developed during military exercises into variants for armed assault, for anti-armour use, and for use as a …