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;Mi-35P: The export version of the Mi-24P.
;Mi-35P: [[Russian Helicopters]] holding has developed a common standard for Mi-24 modernization designated as Mi-35P. The Mi-35P has received the OPS-24N-1L observation-sight system with a third generation long-wave matrix thermal imager, TV camera, and laser [[Rangefinding telemeter|rangefinder]]. The upgraded [[gunship]]’s cockpit has the KNEI-24E-1 flight navigation system with multifunctional displays. The PKV-8-35 digital flight system increases the helicopter’s manoeuvrability and steadiness. The modernised gunship is also fitted with the updated PrVK-24-2 targeting system, which allows the use of 9M127-1 Ataka-VM anti-tank guided missiles and either [[L370 Vitebsk]] electronic countermeasure system or its export version President-S.<ref name="urlEgypt, Algeria to receive President-S countermeasures systems from Russia - defenceWeb">{{cite web |url=https://www.defenceweb.co.za/industry/industry-industry/egypt-algeria-to-receive-president-s-countermeasures-systems-from-russia/?catid=74&Itemid=30 |title=Egypt, Algeria to receive President-S countermeasures systems from Russia - defenceWeb |date=11 April 2016 }}</ref> The helicopter has also received a chin-mounted NPPU-23 turret with a twin-barrel GSh-23L [[autocannon]].<ref>{{Citation | title = Army 2018 Russian helicopters pitches new Mi-24 upgrade | newspaper = Jane's | url = https://www.janes.com/article/82567/army-2018-russian-helicopters-pitches-new-mi-24-upgrade}}.</ref><ref name="urlARMY 2018: Rostec Presents a Modernized Night Hunter Helicopter">{{Cite web|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/195516/rostec-presents-modernized-mi_28ne,-mi_35-attack-helicopters.html|title=ARMY 2018: Rostec Presents a Modernized Night Hunter Helicopter|website=www.defense-aerospace.com}}</ref> Serial production has started as of August 2020 for an export customer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0824/101559268/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Ростех начал серийное производство обновленного Ми-35П|website=armstrade.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defenseworld.net/news/27709/Serial_Production_of_Russian_Mi_35P_Helicopter_Launched_for_Export_Customer|title = Serial Production of Russian Mi-35P Helicopter Launched for Export Customer}}</ref>
;Czech Mi-35 modernization: Between 2003-2005, Mi-35s were built for the Czech Air Force Mi-35s receivedwith the following modifications: TV3-117VMA engines, EVU engine exhaust gas cooling system, cabin and exterior light modifications for use of night vision system including custom night vision scopes, GPS satellite navigation system (Garmin-155 XL type), backup artificial horizon (type LUN 1241 of Czech manufacture), VARTA batteries, civil identification system transponder (IFF), which allows flights over the territory of the Czech Republic without restrictions, new elements for signalling and recording of flight parameters, altimeter calibrated in feet.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://acr.army.cz/technika-a-vyzbroj/letecka/-mil-mi-24-89942/ | title=Mil Mi-24 &#124; Armáda ČR }}</ref> Later modernization (~2017) included stabilized platform with FLIR night vision optoelectronic system, multi-function displays including moving map system, upgraded communication and navigation equipment, incorporation of an friend/foe aircraft identification system (IFF), camouflage in accordance with the standards of the Army and NATO, planning and combat support system.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://acr.army.cz/technika-a-vyzbroj/letecka/-mil-mi-24-89942/ | title=Mil Mi-24 &#124; Armáda ČR }}</ref>
;Mi-35U: Unarmed training version of the Mi-35.
;Mi-PSV: Experimental high-speed helicopter based on the Mi-24. PSV stands for ''Perspektivny skorostnoi vertolet'' (''Перспективный скоростной вертолёт'') – Prospective high speed helicopter). Single-seat streamlined [[cockpit]], unarmed, fitted with experimental main rotors for research into high-speed flight, with a target of increasing the speed of the Mi-28N by 10% and the Mi-35M by 13%.<ref name= FlugRevue>{{Citation | title = Flugrevue | date = November 2015 | pages =54f}}</ref><ref name= ainonline>{{cite web |last1=Karnozov |first1= Vladimir |title= Russian Military Still Funding High-Speed Rotorcraft |url= http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-09-03/russian-military-still-funding-high-speed-rotorcraft |website= Ain online |access-date=29 October 2015 |location= Moscow}}</ref> A Mi-24LL PSV demonstrator flew at a level flight speed of "greater than {{convert|405|km/h|kn|abbr= on}}", higher than of the {{convert|401|km/h|kn|abbr= on}} [[Flight airspeed record#Other air speed records|official record]] by [[Westland Lynx#Origins|Lynx]] in 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://vtol.org/news/russia-sets-unofficial-speed-record |title= AHS – Russia sets unofficial speed record|publisher= VTOL | date=8 November 2016|access-date=10 November 2016}}</ref><ref name= FAI_Absolute>{{Citation | url = http://www.fai.org/fai-record-file/?recordId=11659 | title = Rotorcraft Absolute: Speed over a straight 15/25 km course | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131203033038/http://www.fai.org/fai-record-file/?recordId=11659 |date=2013-12-03 | publisher = [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale]] (FAI) | at = search under E-1 Helicopters and "Speed over a straight 15/25 km course" | access-date = 26 April 2014| archive-date = 2013-12-03 }}.</ref> The mockup was first shown at the 2015 [[MAKS (air show)|MAKS]] International Aviation and Space Salon. In April 2017, the Mi-PSV made first flights equipped with large low mounted wings, mounted nearly at the level of its belly in front of the main landing gear. The normal smaller "Mi-24 wings" at the height of the cabin roof are removed.