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;Mi-35M4:(AH-2 Sabre) Updated version of the Mi-35M with Israeli avionics for the [[Brazilian Air Force]].
;Mi-35P: The export version of the Mi-24P.
;Mi-35P ''Phoenix'': [[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> It is also known under nickname ''Phoenix''. <ref>{{ciet web|url=http://roe.ru/eng/catalog/aerospace-systems/helicopters/mi-35p/|title=Mi-35P Upgraded combat-transport helicopter|website=roe.ru}}</ref>
;Czech Mi-35 modernization: Between 2003-2005 Mi-35s were manufactured for the Czech Air Force with 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 | 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 | Armáda ČR }}</ref> These helicopters were donated to Ukraine in summer 2023.<ref>https://www.vlada.cz/cz/media-centrum/aktualne/premier-fiala-jednal-s-prezidentem-zelenskym-o-dalsi-pomoci-a-o-povalecne-obnove-ukrajiny-206970/</ref>
;Mi-35U: Unarmed training version of the Mi-35.
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