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Mi-24P

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Mi-24P

USSR

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
10.0	9.7	9.7

Class:

Attack helicopter

Research:370 000

Purchase:990 000

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Description

In 1981, a dedicated anti-tank variant of the Mi-24V was devised, replacing the gunner-controlled, nose-mounted 12.7 mm turret with a pilot-controlled fixed Gsh-30-2K twin-barrel 30 mm cannon from an Su-25 for anti-tank duties. The resulting variant, named the Mi-24P, would quickly enter service, and would also be exported alongside the Mi-24V to many countries.

The Mi-24P (NATO reporting name: Hind-F) was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries". The Mi-24P is very similar to the previous Mi-24V, having the same airframe, technology, and weapons. The only difference is the gun armament: the chin-mounted 12.7 mm Gatling gun has been replaced with a fixed GSh-30-2K cannon mounted on the right side of the nose for anti-armour duties. This is the same type of cannon mounted on the Su-25 attack jet, another Soviet "flying tank". Although it is difficult to aim, a quick burst from the cannon can shred lightly armoured vehicles. Thus, the Mi-24P is a sidegrade to the previous Mi-24V, being more focused on anti-armour duties than anti-infantry.

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

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)
Characteristics	AB	RB	Max altitude (metres)
Stock	310	292	4950
Upgraded	359	335	4950

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

The Mi-24P Hind is protected by 4 mm steel plates near the cockpit area, and the engine area, giving it decent protection against small MG fire, and shrapnel. The cockpit is protected by 60 mm of bulletproof glass, though it's only on the front and the pilot can be knocked out easily with a spray of MG fire. Same can be applied to the gunner too. It can survive direct shots, especially if the enemy hits the crew compartment due to the empty space of that area, though there is fuel underneath the crew compartment and can be set on fire if it is hit. HE/HE-VT, ATGMs, SAMS and AAMs are usually detrimental to the Hind and can bring it down easily, though MANPADs such as Stingers and Iglas can be tanked as they have lower explosive power, but they can render the Hind critically damaged/disabled and needing to return to base.

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 %

Modifications

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

Compressor

Research:

9 600

Cost:

14 000

310

Replacing helicopter blades

Research:

11 000

Cost:

16 000

360

Engine

Research:

10 000

Cost:

15 000

320

Flak jacket

Research:

9 600

Cost:

14 000

310

Helicopter frame

Research:

11 000

Cost:

16 000

360

EFS(a)

Research:

10 000

Cost:

15 000

320

Cover

Research:

19 000

Cost:

28 000

610

GSh-30-2K_belt_pack Research: 9 600 Cost: 14 000 310	S-24 Research: 9 600 Cost: 14 000 310	FAB-250 Research: 9 600 Cost: 14 000 310			HIRSS Research: 9 600 Cost: 14 000 310
GSh-30-2K_new_gun Research: 11 000 Cost: 16 000 360		FAB-500 Research: 11 000 Cost: 16 000 360	R-60 Research: 11 000 Cost: 16 000 360	Flares/Chaff Research: 11 000 Cost: 16 000 360	Flares/Chaff Research: 11 000 Cost: 16 000 360
Gun pod UPK-23-250 Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 320	RP-2-149TK Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 320	Gun pod GUV-8700 Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 320	R-60 2 Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 320	IRCM Research: 10 000 Cost: 15 000 320
ns23_belt_pack Research: 19 000 Cost: 28 000 610	RP-2-149TK/2 Research: 19 000 Cost: 28 000 610	gunGShG_new_gun Research: 19 000 Cost: 28 000 610	R-60M Research: 19 000 Cost: 28 000 610

Armaments

Ballistic Computer
CCIP (Guns)	CCIP (Rockets)	CCIP (Bombs)

Offensive armament

Main article: GSh-30-2K (30 mm)

The Mi-24P is armed with:

A choice between four presets:
- 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg)
- 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg) + HIRSS
- 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg) + HIRSS + 192 x countermeasures
- 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg) + HIRSS + 192 x countermeasures + IRCM

The fearsome dual-barrel GSh-30-2K cannon boasts a high muzzle velocity, a rapid 2,600 rounds/min rate of fire, and a powerful mix of shells that are effective against both aircraft and ground vehicles. Compared to the Su-25 Grach's basic GSh-30-2, the Mi-24P's "K" variant has a longer barrel (by nearly 1 metre) and thus improved muzzle velocity and penetration. It does not have enough punch to be a major threat to MBTs, other than those with particularly poor side armour, but it is a quick way to mop up IFVs and SPAAs that are within gun range and not paying attention. Be mindful of the limited ammunition supply and use the ballistic computer to aim precisely.

Although the GSh-30-2K is powerful, its fixed mount makes it difficult to aim. The Mi-24P needs to point its nose directly at the target for the duration of a burst and the airframe does not have the nose authority or general agility to make this easy. In air-to-air combat, these disadvantages are magnified, and the previous Mi-24V's Yak-B gun may be more practical.

Suspended armament

The Mi-24P can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

	1	2	3	4	5	6
7.62 mm GShG-7.62 machine guns (1,800 rpg)		2*	2^†	2^†	2*
12.7 mm YaK-B machine guns (750 rpg)		1*	1^†	1^†	1*
23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg)		1	1	1	1
250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs		1	1	1	1
500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs			1	1
S-8KO rockets		20	20	20	20
S-24 rockets		1	1	1	1
9M114 Shturm missiles	2	2			2	2
R-60 missiles		1, 2			1, 2
R-60M missiles		1, 2			1, 2
Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 500 kg
*^† Machine gun pods must be equipped simultaneously as marked, including those on the same hardpoint

Default weapon presets

40 x S-8KO rockets + 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
2 x R-60 missiles
4 x R-60 missiles
2 x R-60M missiles
4 x R-60M missiles
80 x S-8KO rockets
4 x S-24 rockets
4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
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 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 1,000 total)
2 x 12.7 mm YaK-B machine guns (750 rpg = 1,500 total) + 2 x 7.62 mm GShG-7.62 machine guns (3,600 rpg = 7,200 total)

The Mi-24P has the exact same loadouts as the Mi-24V, so all previous advice applies. The 9M114 Shturm missiles are the main anti-tank weapons and the R-60 "Aphid" missiles are the main anti-air weapons, and remaining pylons can be distributed between rockets and bombs by personal choice.

Usage in battles

The Mi-24P can be used very similarly to the Mi-24V and will function identically in standoff situations where the 9M114 Shturm ATGMs or S-24 rockets would be used from afar. The powerful cannon is helpful when making aggressive attack runs, either as a first choice or when moving closer to the battlefield after expending ATGMs. Even with ballistic computer assistance, it may take some practice to use the cannon effectively. Line up the Mi-24P for a gun run in advance and start firing from some distance away to avoid needing heavy course corrections.

The R-60/R-60M missiles are somewhat more important for the Mi-24P than they are on the Mi-24V. The cannon is likely to evaporate any aircraft it touches, but an agile opponent can dodge its fire. It is difficult to hit jets with it unless they linger in a head-on. Even in helicopter dogfights, the contemporary AH-1F for example has superior agility and a turreted 20 mm gatling cannon that can perforate the Mi-24P in turn, so having a couple of missiles on hand to dispatch aircraft with a couple of button presses is more helpful than ever.

Keep in mind that the kind of light vehicles that the Mi-24P's cannon is most effective on are often quite good at fighting helicopters in their own right. For SPAA vehicles their effectiveness against nearby air targets is a given, but IFVs with optical tracking, proximity fused/airburst rounds, and/or proximity-fused ATGMs can also send the Mi-24P back to the hangar without much trouble. The Hind family may have a reputation as "flying tanks", but they may more accurately be considered "flying IFVs" given their troop transport capability and limited protection. Thus, in War Thunder the Mi-24P can borrow the IFV tactic of using its great speed to zip in and out of the battlefield and attack from unexpected directions.

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-35M, is still in use to this day in various countries, including Russia.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the Mi-24P from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

Mi-24 Ultimate Review - Bob Dickinson

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.

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

topic on the official game forum;
other literature.

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Difference between revisions of "Mi-24P"

Latest revision as of 21:51, 6 November 2023

Contents

Description

General info

Flight performance

Survivability and armour

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Suspended armament

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links

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+{{About
-{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[Mi-24_(Disambiguation)|Mi-24 (Disambiguation)]]''}}
+| about = Soviet attack helicopter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+| usage = other versions
+| link = Mi-24 (Family)
+}}
+{{Specs-Card
+|code=mi_24p
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|cockpit=cockpit_mi_24p.jpg
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 == Description ==
-<!--''In the description, the first part needs to be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.''-->
+<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
+In 1981, a dedicated anti-tank variant of the [[Mi-24V]] was devised, replacing the gunner-controlled, nose-mounted 12.7 mm turret with a pilot-controlled fixed [[GSh-30-2K (30 mm)|Gsh-30-2K]] twin-barrel 30 mm cannon from an [[Su-25]] for anti-tank duties. The resulting variant, named the Mi-24P, would quickly enter service, and would also be exported alongside the Mi-24V to many countries.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO reporting name: ''Hind-F'') was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]]. The Mi-24P is very similar to the previous [[Mi-24V]], having the same airframe, technology, and weapons. The only difference is the gun armament: the chin-mounted 12.7 mm Gatling gun has been replaced with a fixed [[GSh-30-2K (30 mm)|GSh-30-2K]] cannon mounted on the right side of the nose for anti-armour duties. This is the same type of cannon mounted on the [[Su-25]] attack jet, another Soviet "flying tank". Although it is difficult to aim, a quick burst from the cannon can shred lightly armoured vehicles. Thus, the Mi-24P is a sidegrade to the previous Mi-24V, being more focused on anti-armour duties than anti-infantry.
-[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]]
-{{break}}
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian attack helicopter {{Battle-rating|1}}. This helicopter was introduced in [[Update_1.81_"The_Valkyries"|Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]].
 == General info ==
-=== Flight Performance ===
+=== Flight performance ===
-<!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, manoeuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
+{{Specs-Heli-Flight}}
+<!-- ''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 |-
-! colspan="8" | Characteristics
+! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
+! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,000 m)
+! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 |-
-! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
+! AB !! RB
 |-
-! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
+! Stock
-! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
+| 310 || 292 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}}
-! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
-! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
-! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 |-
-! AB
+! Upgraded
-! RB
+| 359 || 335
-! AB
-! RB
-! AB
-! RB
-|-
-| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
-|-
-! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
-|-
-! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
-! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
-! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
-! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
-! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
-|-
-! AB
-! RB
-! AB
-! RB
-! AB
-! RB
-|-
-| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
 |-
 |}
-====Details====
+=== Survivability and armour ===
+{{Specs-Heli-Armour}}
+<!-- ''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.'' -->
+The Mi-24P Hind is protected by 4 mm steel plates near the cockpit area, and the engine area, giving it decent protection against small MG fire, and shrapnel. The cockpit is protected by 60 mm of bulletproof glass, though it's only on the front and the pilot can be knocked out easily with a spray of MG fire. Same can be applied to the gunner too. It can survive direct shots, especially if the enemy hits the crew compartment due to the empty space of that area, though there is fuel underneath the crew compartment and can be set on fire if it is hit. HE/HE-VT, ATGMs, SAMS and AAMs are usually detrimental to the Hind and can bring it down easily, though MANPADs such as Stingers and Iglas can be tanked as they have lower explosive power, but they can render the Hind critically damaged/disabled and needing to return to base.
+=== Modifications and economy ===
+{{Specs-Economy}}
+== Armaments ==
+{{Specs-Heli-Armaments}}
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 |-
-! colspan="5" | Limits
+! colspan="3" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
-|-
-! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
-! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
-! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
-! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 |-
-! +
+! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs)
-! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ~?? || ~?
+| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
 |-
 |}
+=== Offensive armament ===
+{{Specs-Heli-Offensive}}
+<!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the helicopter, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in battle, also what ammunition belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
+{{main|GSh-30-2K (30 mm)}}
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-=== Survivability and armour ===
+* A choice between four presets:
-<!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''-->
+** 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg)
-* No armour plating
+** 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg) + HIRSS
-* No armour glazing
+** 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg) + HIRSS + 192 x countermeasures
-* Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
+** 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon (250 rpg) + HIRSS + 192 x countermeasures + IRCM
-* More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
+The fearsome dual-barrel GSh-30-2K cannon boasts a high muzzle velocity, a rapid 2,600 rounds/min rate of fire, and a powerful mix of shells that are effective against both aircraft and ground vehicles. Compared to the Su-25 Grach's basic GSh-30-2, the Mi-24P's "K" variant has a longer barrel (by nearly 1 metre) and thus improved muzzle velocity and penetration. It does not have enough punch to be a major threat to MBTs, other than those with particularly poor side armour, but it is a quick way to mop up IFVs and SPAAs that are within gun range and not paying attention. Be mindful of the limited ammunition supply and use the ballistic computer to aim precisely.
-== Armaments ==
+Although the GSh-30-2K is powerful, its fixed mount makes it difficult to aim. The Mi-24P needs to point its nose directly at the target for the duration of a burst and the airframe does not have the nose authority or general agility to make this easy. In air-to-air combat, these disadvantages are magnified, and the previous Mi-24V's Yak-B gun may be more practical.
-=== Offensive armament ===
-<!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''
-{{main|MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
+=== Suspended armament ===
+{{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
+<!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-* 4 x 7.5 mm [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] machine guns (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
--->
-<!--=== Suspended armament ===
-''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Main article:&nbsp;'''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->
-<!--
-=== Defensive armament ===
-''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''
--->
-== Usage in battles ==
-<!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but 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).''-->
-===Modules===
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-{| class="wikitable"
+|-
-!colspan = "1"| Tier
+! !! width="6%" | 1 !! width="6%" | 2 !! width="6%" | 3 !! width="6%" | 4 !! width="6%" | 5 !! width="6%" | 6
-!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
+| rowspan="12" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Mi-24A.png]]</div>
-!colspan = "1"| Survivability
+|-
-!colspan = "2"| Weaponry
+! [[GShG-7.62 (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm GShG-7.62]] machine guns (1,800 rpg)
+| || 2* || 2<sup>†</sup> || 2<sup>†</sup> || 2* ||
 |-
-| I
+! [[YaK-B (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm YaK-B]] machine guns (750 rpg)
-| Fuselage Repair
+| || 1* || 1<sup>†</sup> || 1<sup>†</sup> || 1* ||
-| Radiator
-|
-|
 |-
-| II
+! [[GSh-23L (23 mm)|23 mm GSh-23L]] cannons (250 rpg)
-|
+| || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
-| Compressor
-| Airframe
-|
 |-
-| III
+! [[OFAB-250sv (250 kg)|250 kg OFAB-250sv]] bombs
-| Wings Repair
+| || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
-| Engine
-|
-|
 |-
-| IV
+! [[FAB-500M-54 (500 kg)|500 kg FAB-500M-54]] bombs
-|
+| || || 1 || 1 || ||
-| Engine Injection
+|-
-| Cover
+! [[S-8KO]] rockets
-|
+| || 20 || 20 || 20 || 20 ||
+|-
+! [[S-24]] rockets
+| || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
+|-
+! [[9M114 Shturm]] missiles
+| 2 || 2 || || || 2 || 2
+|-
+! [[R-60]] missiles
+| || 1, 2 || || || 1, 2 ||
+|-
+! [[R-60M]] missiles
+| || 1, 2 || || || 1, 2 ||
+|-
+| colspan="7" | Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 500 kg
+|-
+| colspan="8" | *<sup>†</sup> Machine gun pods must be equipped simultaneously as marked, including those on the same hardpoint
 |-
 |}
+{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
+{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
+* 40 x S-8KO rockets + 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
+* 2 x R-60 missiles
+* 4 x R-60 missiles
+* 2 x R-60M missiles
+* 4 x R-60M missiles
+* 80 x S-8KO rockets
+* 4 x S-24 rockets
+* 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
+* 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
+* 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 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 1,000 total)
+* 2 x 12.7 mm YaK-B machine guns (750 rpg = 1,500 total) + 2 x 7.62 mm GShG-7.62 machine guns (3,600 rpg = 7,200 total)
+{{Navigation-End}}
+The Mi-24P has the exact same loadouts as the Mi-24V, so all previous advice applies. The 9M114 Shturm missiles are the main anti-tank weapons and the R-60 "Aphid" missiles are the main anti-air weapons, and remaining pylons can be distributed between rockets and bombs by personal choice.
+== 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).''-->
+The Mi-24P can be used very similarly to the Mi-24V and will function identically in standoff situations where the 9M114 Shturm ATGMs or S-24 rockets would be used from afar. The powerful cannon is helpful when making aggressive attack runs, either as a first choice or when moving closer to the battlefield after expending ATGMs. Even with ballistic computer assistance, it may take some practice to use the cannon effectively. Line up the Mi-24P for a gun run in advance and start firing from some distance away to avoid needing heavy course corrections.
+The R-60/R-60M missiles are somewhat more important for the Mi-24P than they are on the Mi-24V. The cannon is likely to evaporate any aircraft it touches, but an agile opponent can dodge its fire. It is difficult to hit jets with it unless they linger in a head-on. Even in helicopter dogfights, the contemporary [[AH-1F]] for example has superior agility and a turreted 20 mm gatling cannon that can perforate the Mi-24P in turn, so having a couple of missiles on hand to dispatch aircraft with a couple of button presses is more helpful than ever.
+Keep in mind that the kind of light vehicles that the Mi-24P's cannon is most effective on are often quite good at fighting helicopters in their own right. For SPAA vehicles their effectiveness against nearby air targets is a given, but IFVs with optical tracking, proximity fused/airburst rounds, and/or proximity-fused ATGMs can also send the Mi-24P back to the hangar without much trouble. The Hind family may have a reputation as "flying tanks", but they may more accurately be considered "flying IFVs" given their troop transport capability and limited protection. Thus, in War Thunder the Mi-24P can borrow the IFV tactic of using its great speed to zip in and out of the battlefield and attack from unexpected directions.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
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+* 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:'''
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+* 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 ==
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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 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-35M]], is still in use to this day in various countries, including Russia.
 == Media ==
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+;Skins
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+;Videos
+{{Youtube-gallery|o90jz82NemI|'''Mi-24 Ultimate Review''' - ''Bob Dickinson''|lTR8bhL4BUc|'''The Mi-24 Family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 5:15 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|6QZAY1EtkFU|'''The Shooting Range #110''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 10:26 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.}}
 == See also ==
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+;Other Mi-24P variants
+* [[Mi-24P (Germany)]]
+* [[Mi-24P HFS 80 (Germany)]]
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+{{AirManufacturer Mil}}
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