Mil Mi-24/35 Hind

Description

This book covers the legendary Soviet attack helicopter, the Mi-24 ‘Hind’. It describes the history and status of the original Mi-24 variants up to the latest Mi-24VP, Mi-35M and Mi-35MS VIP models. Each variant is introduced by its development and production history and by the service and export including war deployment. A separate chapter is dedicated to the detailed description of all Mi-24 upgrades done by Czech, French, Israeli, Polish, Slovak, South African, UK, Ukrainian and of course Russian companies. The special variants and high-speed prototypes, including the current PSV demonstrator, are described in detail. Very rare is the chapter focused on prototypes not reaching serial production. The publication includes list of export production and also list of re-exports giving to the reader a full idea of the world footprint of the Hind. A detailed technical description is attached with highlighting of variants deviations.