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* R60M missile is very effective against close flying targets | * R60M missile is very effective against close flying targets | ||
* 9M114 Shturm ATGM can be fired from 5 km away, making most AA useless | * 9M114 Shturm ATGM can be fired from 5 km away, making most AA useless | ||
| − | * Has access to RWR, | + | * Has access to RWR, HIRSS, IRCM, flares/chaff and a ballistic computer |
* Can easily reach 300 km/h with a full payload | * Can easily reach 300 km/h with a full payload | ||
* Armoured plates increase protection for the engine, transmission and the crew | * Armoured plates increase protection for the engine, transmission and the crew | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | + | Mi-24 development started in the early 1960s by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant company, with a very controversial start. Several Soviet officers believed that conventional weapons were a safer choice to spend money in. But seeing the successful use of armed helicopters in Vietnam by the US Army convinced the Soviets about the capacities of armed helicopters, thus showing support for Mil's project. | |
| − | Two prototypes were eventually | + | Two prototypes were eventually created: a 7-ton single-engine design and a 10.5-ton twin-engined one. In May 1968, the twin-engine mock up was chosen for further development. The project made its first flight in September 1968, and entered service bearing the name of Mi-24 in 1972. |
| − | In May 1968, the twin-engine mock up was chosen for further development. The project made | ||
| − | The Mi-24P variant was a later development of the Mi-24D, featuring a new fixed | + | The Mi-24P variant was a later development of the Mi-24D, featuring a new fixed 30 mm twin-barrel GSh-30-2K cannon instead of the old 12.7 mm machine gun turret. |
| + | The helicopter first saw combat service in Ogaden War and in the Chadian-Libyan Conflict, used by the Ethiopian and Libyan forces respectively. The Mi-24 proved to be very effective in ground infantry support duties, even managing to save a company of infantry while out of ammunition, scaring the rebels by manoeuvring aggressively towards them! It was very popular among the ground troops. | ||
| − | + | The Mi-24P's modernized variant, the [[Mi-35]], is still in use to this day in various countries, including Russia. | |
| − | The Mi-24P's modernized variant, the Mi-35, is still in use to this day in various countries, including Russia. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Revision as of 08:23, 3 June 2021
| This page is about the Russian attack helicopter Mi-24P. For other versions, see Mi-24 (Family). |
Mi-24P
360://https://wiki.warthunder.com/images/a/a5/Cockpit_mi_24p.jpg
Contents
Description
The Mi-24P is a rank VI Russian attack helicopter with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB) and 9.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries".
General info
Flight performance
Max speed
at 1 000 m335 km/h
Max altitude4 950 m
Engine2 х Klimov TV3-117V
Power2 100 hp
Take-off weight12 t
Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | ||
| Stock | ___ | ___ | 4950 |
| Upgraded | ___ | ___ | |
Survivability and armour
HIRSS
Dissipates the flow of hot exhaust gases, reducing the likelihood of capture by IR-guidance missiles
IRCM
Protects against IR-guided missiles
Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural520 km/h
Gear420 km/h
Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB8 166 → 14 045 
RB3 556 → 6 116
SB4 923 → 8 467
Total cost of modifications299 600 
441 000
Talisman cost2 400 
Crew training280 000
Experts990 000
Aces2 200
Research Aces890 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 290 / 430 %
214 / 214 / 214 %
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Armaments
| Ballistic Computer | ||
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| CCIP (Guns) | CCIP (Rockets) | CCIP (Bombs) |
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Offensive armament
The Mi-24P is armed with:
- 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg)
Suspended armament
The Mi-24P can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 80 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 4 x S-24 rockets
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 80 x S-8KO rockets
- 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
- 4 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 1,000 total)
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons
- 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x S-24 rockets
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 2 x R-60 missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x R-60 missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x R-60 missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x R-60 missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 2 x R-60M missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x R-60M missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x R-60M missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x R-60M missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- 30 mm cannon provides great offensive/defensive capabilities against lightly armoured vehicles and air targets
- Very flexible payload
- R60M missile is very effective against close flying targets
- 9M114 Shturm ATGM can be fired from 5 km away, making most AA useless
- Has access to RWR, HIRSS, IRCM, flares/chaff and a ballistic computer
- Can easily reach 300 km/h with a full payload
- Armoured plates increase protection for the engine, transmission and the crew
Cons:
- Large profile and lack of manoeuvrability makes it an easy target
- Fixed 30 mm cannon may be hard to aim at air targets for inexperienced players
- Lacks thermal and night vision sight for gunner
History
Mi-24 development started in the early 1960s by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant company, with a very controversial start. Several Soviet officers believed that conventional weapons were a safer choice to spend money in. But seeing the successful use of armed helicopters in Vietnam by the US Army convinced the Soviets about the capacities of armed helicopters, thus showing support for Mil's project.
Two prototypes were eventually created: a 7-ton single-engine design and a 10.5-ton twin-engined one. In May 1968, the twin-engine mock up was chosen for further development. The project made its first flight in September 1968, and entered service bearing the name of Mi-24 in 1972.
The Mi-24P variant was a later development of the Mi-24D, featuring a new fixed 30 mm twin-barrel GSh-30-2K cannon instead of the old 12.7 mm machine gun turret.
The helicopter first saw combat service in Ogaden War and in the Chadian-Libyan Conflict, used by the Ethiopian and Libyan forces respectively. The Mi-24 proved to be very effective in ground infantry support duties, even managing to save a company of infantry while out of ammunition, scaring the rebels by manoeuvring aggressively towards them! It was very popular among the ground troops.
The Mi-24P's modernized variant, the Mi-35, is still in use to this day in various countries, including Russia.
Media
- Skins
- Videos
The Mi-24 Family discusses the Mi-24P at 5:15 - War Thunder Official Channel
The Shooting Range #110 - Pages of History section at 10:26 discusses the Mi-24P.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the helicopter;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant | |
|---|---|
| Attack | Mi-4AV |
| Mi-8AMTSh · Mi-8AMTSh-VN · Mi-8TV | |
| Mi-24A · Mi-24P · Mi-24V | |
| Mi-28N · Mi-28NM | |
| Mi-35M | |
| Export | ◊Mi-8TB |
| ▂Mi-24D · ◔Mi-24D · ◔Mi-24V · ◔Mi-24P · ◊Mi-24P · ◄Mi-24P HFS 80 · Superhind | |
| Mi-28A | |
| ▄Mi-35M | |
| USSR helicopters | |
|---|---|
| Attack | |
| Hound | Mi-4AV |
| Hip | Mi-8AMTSh · Mi-8AMTSh-VN · Mi-8TV |
| Hind | Mi-24A · ▂Mi-24D · Mi-24P · Mi-24V · Mi-35M |
| Havoc | Mi-28N · Mi-28NM |
| Helix | Ka-29 |
| Hokum | Ka-50 · Ka-52 |
