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;Mi-24V: (Hind-E) Later development which entered production in 1976. It was armed with the more advanced [[9K114 Shturm|9M114 Shturm]] (AT-6 Spiral). Eight of these missiles are mounted on four outer wing pylons. It was the most widely produced version with more than 1,500 made. In Polish service this aircraft is designated ''Mi-24W''. One ''Mi-24V'' was referred to as ''Mi-24T'' for unknown reasons.
;Arsenal Mi-24V upgrade: Ukrainian upgrade for Mi-24V.
;Mi-24P: (Hind-F) The gunship version, which replaced the 12.7mm machine-gun with a fixed side-mounted 30mm [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-30-2|GSh-30-2K]] twin-barrel [[autocannon]]. Entered production in 1981.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Gordon |first1=Yefim |last2=Komissarov |first2=Dmitriy |title=Mil Mi-24 Hind Attack Helicopter |date=2001 |publisher=Airlife Publishing Limited |location=Shrewsbury, SY3 9EB, England |page=30}}</ref>
;Mi-24TECh-24: Experimental Mi-24P to test abilities for recovery of downed aircraft.
;Mi-24VP: (Hind-E Mod) Development of Mi-24V made in 1985 which replaced the machine-gun with [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23|GSh-23]] in a movable turret. Entered service in 1989, but only 25 were made before production ended the same year.<ref name= "mil24yefim">{{cite book|title=Mil Mi-24 Hind, Attack Helicopter|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781840372380|url-access=registration| first1 =Yefim | last1 = Gordon | first2 = Dmitry | last2 = Komissarov|publisher=Airlife |year= 2001|isbn=9781840372380}}</ref> One Mi-24VP flew with the Delta-H tail rotor of the [[Mil Mi-28]].
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;Mi-24K: (Hind-G2) Army reconnaissance, artillery observation helicopter.
;Mi-24M: Proposed naval version, unbuilt.
;Mi-24VM: Upgraded Mi-24V with updated avionics to improve night-time operation, new communications gear, shorter and lighter wings, and updated weapon systems to include support for the [[9M120 Ataka]], [[Shturm]] and [[9K38 Igla]] [[ATGM
;Mi-24VN: (Hind-E) A night-attack version based on an ''Mi-24V'' in ''Mi-24VM'' Stage 1 configuration.
;Mi-24PM: Upgraded Mi-24P using same technologies as in Mi-24VM. Currently delivered to the RuAF.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tass.com/defense/1085565|title = Army aviation brigade in Urals gets four Mi-24P attack helicopters}}</ref>
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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| date=24 August 2020 }}</ref> It is also known under nickname ''Phoenix''. <ref>{{cite 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>{{cite web | url=https://www.vlada.cz/cz/media-centrum/aktualne/premier-fiala-jednal-s-prezidentem-zelenskym-o-dalsi-pomoci-a-o-povalecne-obnove-ukrajiny-206970/ | title=Premiér Fiala jednal s prezidentem Zelenským o další pomoci a o poválečné obnově Ukrajiny }}</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.
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