Hind in the desert
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 2:08 pmMi-24 Hind
The Mi-24, the first helicopter to enter service with the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship, was developed on the basis of the Mi-8's propulsion system. Additional missions include direct air support, antitank, armed escort, and air to air combat. The helicopter was used extensively in the Afghanistan War, becoming the "signature" weapon of the conflict. The Mi-24 is a close counterpart to the American AH-64 Apache, but unlike this and other Western assault helicopters it is also capable of transporting up to eight troops. The Russians have deployed significant numbers of HINDs in Europe and have exported the HIND to many third world countries.
Heres some pics from the russian army on exercise.
She's a beauty!
Do NOT mess with me!
can deliver a quite deadly punch!
Russian metal!
What did you say about my mom?
flying under the desert sun
landing
Sure its hot here!
Hope you like them
Cheers Theis
