List of Mil Mi-24 variants: Difference between revisions

The Soviet and later Russian [[Mil Mi-24]] helicopter has been produced in a large number ofmany variants, as described below.

;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) OtherAn early versionsversion wereof the armed assault helicopterMi-24, which could carry eight combat troops and three crew members. It could also carry four 57mm rocket pods on four underwing pylons, four MCLOS [[9M17 Fleyta]] (AT-2 Swatter) anti-tank missiles on two underwing rails, free-fall bombs, plus one [[Afanasev A-12.7]] 12.7mm machine-gun in the nose. The Mi-2424A was the first production model.

;Mi-24B: (Hind-A) Experimental seriesvariant of the Hind-A, one of which was used to test the [[Fenestron]] tail rotor.

;Mi-24A: (Hind-B) The Mi-24A was the second production model. Both the Mi-24 and Mi-24A entered theinto [[Soviet Air Forces]] service in 1972. TheyIt Lackedlacked the four-barrel [[Yakushev-Borzov YakB-12.7mm machine gun|Yak-B 12.7mm machine gun]] under the nose.

;Mi-24D: (Hind-D): The Mi-24D was designed to be a purermore pure gunship than the earlier variants. It entered production in 1973. The Mi-24D has a redesigned forward fuselage, with two separate cockpits for the pilot and gunner. It is armed with a single 12.7mm four-barrel Yak-B machine-gun under the nose. It can also carry four 57mm rocket pods, four SACLOS 9M17 Phalanga anti-tank missiles (a significant enhancement compared to the MCLOS system found on the Mi-24A), plus bombs and other weapons. One Mi-24D was sold to Poland in January 1996 and was used by the [[Bundeswehr Technical and Airworthiness Center for Aircraft|WTD 61]] in [[Manching]] during 1994 for tests with the head of a [[MIM-23 Hawk]] missile in place of the chin-mounted gun. This version also had an unidentified modification in the rear cabin window on the starboard side.

;Mi-24PTRK: ThisModification version wasof the Mi-24D modification that was used for testing the [[9K114 Shturm|Shturm V]] missile system for the Mi-24V.

;Mi-24DU: SmallA numberssmall number of Mi-24Ds were built as training helicopters with doubled controls.

;Mi-24V: (Hind-E) Later development which entered production in 1976 and was first seen by the west in the early 1980s. It was armed with the more advanced [[9K114 Shturm|9M114 Shturm]] (AT-6 Spiral). Eight of thosethese missilemissiles 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.

;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-24VP: (Hind-E Mod) Development of Mi-24V made in 1985 which replaced the machine-gun with twin[[Gryazev-Shipunov 23mm autocannonsGSh-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]].

;Mi-24VD: ThisA version was produced in 1985 to test a rear defensive gun.

;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]] [[missile]]s and a 23mm main gun. Other internal changes have been made to increase the aircraft life-cycle and ease maintenance.

;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: PNA version hasof the Mi-24P with a TV and a [[FLIR]] camera located in a dome on the front of the aircraft, and is armed with the [[Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23L23|GSh-23]]. The Russian Air Force received 14 Mi-24PNs in 2004.<ref>{{Citation | archivedatearchive-date = 2007-02-08 | url = http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/200652105715.asp | archiveurlarchive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070208204938/http://www.strategypage.com/dls/articles/200652105715.asp | title = Russia Gets More Pretty Super Gunships | work = Strategy page}}.</ref>

;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 | archiveurlarchive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080302101724/http://www.ate-aerospace-group.com/vHtml.php?section=helicopters&subsection=mk2 | archivedatearchive-date=March 2, 2008}}</ref> Prototypes converted from Mi-24R models, and one Mi-24P was used to test sighting system.

;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 | archiveurlarchive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080302101905/http://www.ate-aerospace-group.com/vHtml.php?section=helicopters&subsection=mk4 | archivedatearchive-date=March 2, 2008}}</ref>

;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|accessdateaccess-date=8 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190829203011/https://www.janes.com/article/90742/maks-2019-rostec-unveils-mi-24p-1m-upgraded-combat-helicopter|archive-date=29 August 2019|dead-url-status=nolive|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

;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'''. More than 60 are in service with the RF[[Russian Air Force]] and it has also been exported.<ref>The Military Balance 2018.</ref> By September 2018, all Mi-35Ms in service with the [[Russian Air Force]]'s Mi-35Ms were equipped with Vitebsk onboard defense system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/2019-news-aerospace-industry-air-force/april/4985-all-mi-35m-assault-helicopters-equipped-with-vitebsk-onboard-defense-system.html|title = All Mi-35M assault helicopters equipped with Vitebsk onboard defense system}}</ref>

;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 |formatdate=11 |accessdate=}}</ref><refApril name="urlRussia deploys multirole Mi-35M attack helicopter with new EW complex Vitebsk in Syria – Defence Blog">{{cite web |url=https://defence-blog.com/news/russia-deploys-multirole-mi-35m-attack-helicopter-with-new-ew-complex-vitebsk-in-syria.html2016 |title=Russia deploys multirole Mi-35M attack helicopter with new EW complex Vitebsk in Syria – Defence Blog |format= |accessdate=}}</ref> The helicopter has also received a chin-mounted NPPU-23 turret with a twin-barrel GSh-23L [[rotary cannonautocannon]].<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">{{citeCite web |url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/195516/rostec-presents-modernized-mi_28ne%2C,-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|formaturl=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2020/0824/101559268/detail.shtml|title=ЦАМТО / Новости / Ростех начал серийное производство обновленного Ми-35П|accessdatewebsite=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>

;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 |accessdateaccess-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|accessdateaccess-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 | archiveurlarchive-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" | accessdateaccess-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.

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]]

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