Friday 22 March 2013

The 40th anniversary of the Mi-24 legendary Russian-made attack helicopter

This year marks the 40th anniversary of production of the Mi-24, the first purpose-built Russian combat helicopter, at Rostov Helicopter Plant, today called Rosvertol, a Russian Helicopters company. The design of the Mi-24, a strike and transport helicopter was, was so successful that versions are still in use today: some 1,500 Mi-24s serve with the armed forces of 60 countries worldwide.
Russian-made Mi-24P attack helicopter

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