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▲[[Image:Early Hind series.png|thumb|Early Mi-24 series]]
{{Main|Mil Mi-24}}
The Soviet and later Russian [[Mil Mi-24]] helicopter has been produced in
==History==
In 1966, Soviet aircraft designer [[Mikhail Mil]] created a mock-up design of a new helicopter (derived from the [[Mil Mi-8]]) which was made with the intent of fulfilling both the role of a close air support aircraft as well as being able to transport infantry into combat.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.historynet.com/mil-mi-24-hind-a-russian-gunship-with-attitude.htm | title = Mil Mi-24 Hind: A Russian Gunship With Attitude| date = 27 December 2013}}</ref> This prototype design was designated the V-24, and in 1968 a directive was given to proceed with the development of the helicopter.
The Mi-24 went from drawing board in 1968 to first test-flights in less than eighteen months. The first models were delivered to the armed forces for evaluation in 1971. The ''Hind-A'' did have a number of problems: lateral roll, weapon sighting problems, and limited field of view for the pilot. A heavy redesign of the aircraft front section solved most of these problems.▼
▲The Mi-24 went from the drawing board
==List of variants==
;A-10: Designation given to the aircraft used for record breaking from 1975 in the FAI E1 class.<ref name= "Jane's82-3">{{cite book |last=Taylor |first=John W.R. |title= Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982–83 |year= 1983 |publisher=Jane's Publishing Company |location= London |isbn= 978-0-7106-0748-5}}</ref>
;V-24: The first version, twelve prototypes and development aircraft. The first V-24 mockup resembled the [[UH-1 Huey|Bell UH-1A Huey]]. Later models resembled the future Hind-A, one of which was modified in 1975 as ''A-10'' for speed record attempts with wings removed and faired over and with inertia-type dampers on the main rotor head. The A-10 reached a speed of 368 km/h. It was armed with the [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23|GSh-23]] autocannon and could carry up to six missiles or rockets.
;Mi-24: (Hind-A)
;Mi-24B: (Hind-A) Experimental
;Mi-24F: (Hind-A) Modified ''Hind-A'' with seven reinforcing ribs on the port [[fuselage]] aft of the wing and the SRO-2M Khrom ("Odd Rods") [[Identification friend or foe|IFF]] [[Antenna (radio)|antenna]] relocated from the canopy to the oil cooler. The APU exhaust was also extended and angled downwards. The designation may be unofficial.
;Mi-24A: (Hind-B) The Mi-24A was the second production model. Both the Mi-24 and Mi-24A entered
;Mi-24U: (Hind-C) Training version without nose gun and wingtip stations.
;Mi-24BMT: Small number of Mi-24s converted into minesweepers.
;Mi-24D: (Hind-D)
;Mi-24PTRK:
;Mi-24DU:
;Mi-24V: (Hind-E) Later development which entered production in 1976
;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
;Mi-24VU: (Hind-E) Indian training version of Mi-24V.
;Mi-24VD:
;Mi-24RKhR: (Hind-G1) [[Weapons of mass destruction|NBC]] reconnaissance model, which is designed to collect radiation, biological and chemical samples. It was first seen during the 1986 [[Chernobyl disaster]]. Also known as the ''Mi-24R'', ''Mi-24RK'' and ''Mi-24RKh (Rch)''.
;Mi-24RA: (Hind-G1 Mod) New version of the ''Mi-24V''.
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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>
;Mi-24PN:
;Mi-24PS: Civil police or paramilitary version, equipped with a FLIR, searchlight, loudspeaker PA system and attachments for rappelling ropes.
;Mi-24V Ecological Survey Version: Environmental research modification developed by the Polyot Industrial Research Organisation.
;Mi-24 SuperHind Mk.II: Modern western avionics upgrade produced by South African company Advanced Technologies and Engineering (ATE).<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.ate-aerospace-group.com/vHtml.php?section=helicopters&subsection=mk2 | title = Superhind Mk2 | publisher = ATE Group |
;Mi-24 SuperHind Mk.III: Extensive operational upgrade of the original Mi-24 including weapons, avionics and counter measures.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.ate-aerospace-group.com/vHtml.php?section=helicopters&subsection=mk4 | title = Superhind MkIV | publisher= ATE Group |
;Mi-24 SuperHind Mk.IV: Upgraded Mk. III version with Pall vortex engine air particle separator system over the engine intakes.
;Mi-24 SuperHind Mk.V: Newest version of the "SuperHind" with fully redesigned front fuselage and cockpit. Mock-up only.
;Mi-24 Afghanistan field modifications: Passenger compartment armour and exhaust suppressors were often removed. Extra rounds for the rocket pods to allow self-reloading near the battlefield and also heavy weapons for self-defense were often carried.<ref name="greg2">{{Citation | first = Greg | last = Goebel | work = FAQs | url = http://www.faqs.org/docs/air/avhind1.html | title = Hind Variants/Soviet Service}}.</ref>
;Tamam Mi-24 HMOSP: Israeli upgrade.
;Mi-24P-1M: Latest modernization of Mi-24P helicopters, fitted with a new modular direct infrared countermeasures system, autopilot, improved power supply unit and OPS-24N-1L navigation and targeting station. It has also an option for an [[active electronically scanned array]] (AESA) radar. First unveiled at 2019 [[MAKS (air show)|MAKS]] International Aviation and Space Salon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/90742/maks-2019-rostec-unveils-mi-24p-1m-upgraded-combat-helicopter|title=MAKS 2019: Rostec unveils Mi-24P-1M upgraded combat helicopter|website=janes.com|date=29 August 2019|
;Mi-25: The export version of the Mi-24D.
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[[File:Миль Ми-35МС.jpg|thumb|Mil Mi-35MS]]
;Mi-35: (Monsoon) The export version of the Mi-24V.
;Mi-35M: Night attack version fitted with upgraded advanced [[avionics]] and sensor package, including night vision systems, GOES-342 electro-optical range finder/targeting system, [[GLONASS]]/[[GPS]] navigation system, electronic multifunction displays, onboard computer, and jam-proof communications equipment.<ref>{{Citation | url = http://www.aviamarket.org/reviews/helicopters/336-mil-mi-35m-upgraded-combat-transport-helicopter.html | title = MIL Mi-35M upgraded combat transport helicopter | publisher = [[Aviamarket]]}}.</ref> Also known as '''Mi-35M1'''.
;Mi-35MS: Flying Command Post variant of the Mi-35M. Operated by the [[Federal Protective Service (Russia)|Russian Federal Protective Service]] (FSO).<ref>{{Citation | title = Russian planes | url = http://russianplanes.net/id146813}}.</ref>
;Mi-35M2: Updated version of the Mi-35M for the [[Venezuelan Army]].
;Mi-35M3: Export variant of the Mi-24VM.
;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 |
;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 |
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Image:Mi-24 Iraqi.jpg|Iraqi Mi-24D captured during the [[Gulf War]]
Image:Helicopter Cockpit Mil Mi-24D Hind.jpg|Mi-24D cockpit
File:Mi-24V Soviet1.jpg|Mi-24V of the [[Soviet Air Forces]]
Image:Mi-24 4.jpg|Mi-24W(V) of the [[Polish Air Force]]
Image:Mil_Mi-24P.JPG|Mi-24P of the [[Air Forces of the National People's Army|East German Air Force]]
File:Experimental MIL.jpg|Mi-PSV at MAKS 2015
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{{Commons|Mil Mi-24}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050217233145/http://www.aeronautics.ru/archive/vvs/mi24-01.htm Aeronautics.ru Mi-24]
* [https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/row/mi-24.htm Mi-24 HIND (MIL)]
* [http://sites.google.com/site/stingrayslistofrotorcraft/mil-v-24 ''Mil V-24'' at Stingray's List of Rotorcraft]
* [http://sites.google.com/site/stingrayslistofrotorcraft/mil-mi-24 ''Mil Mi-24'' at Stingray's List of Rotorcraft]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20141107201634/http://www.paramountgroup.biz/PDF/Advanced-Technology/mi_24_superhind.pdf Mi-24 SuperHind brochure]
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