Mi-24D (USSR)

▂Mi-24D

▂Mi-24D

USSR

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
9.3	8.7	9.3

Class:

PREMIUM

Attack helicopter

Purchase:Bundle or Gift

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This page is about the premium Russian attack helicopter Mi-24D (USSR). For other uses, see Mi-24 (Family).

Description

The ▂Mi-24D is a gift rank V Soviet helicopter with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/SB) and 8.7 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries", as a store bundle, but was removed from sale after the 2019 New Year Sale.

One of the most iconic helicopter gunships of the cold war, the Mil Mi-24 was widely exported throughout the eastern bloc as the Soviet Union armed its satellites in Europe and abroad. This Mi-24D is one such example, and flies the colors of the Czechoslovak Air Force. The "Hind" is one of the most heavily armed gunships ever made, possessing extensive payloads and a durable airframe, at the cost of low manoeuvrability. A pair of Klimov TV3-117V turboshaft engines give the helicopter good lifting power and decent flight speeds.

General info

Flight performance

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Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)
AB	RB
315	304	4,950
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)
AB	RB
354	335	4,950

Survivability and armour

• Self-sealing fuel tanks
• 4 mm Steel protecting Engines, Transmission, topmost Fuel Tank
• 4 mm Steel alongside length of crew compartment
• 8 mm Steel in front and astride gunner position
• 55 mm Bulletproof Glass, front of canopy only

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Mi-24D (USSR) is armed with: 1 x 12.7mm YaK-B rotary machine gun, chin turret (1470 rpg)

Suspended armament

The Mi-24D (USSR) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 128 x S-5K rockets
• 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 4 x S-24 rockets
• 4 x 9M17P Falanga-PV missiles
• 128 x S-5K rockets + 4 x 9M17P Falanga-PV missiles
• 4 x S-24 rockets + 4 x 9M17P Falanga-PV missiles
• 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs + 4 x 9M17P Falanga-PV missiles (1,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs + 4 x 9M17P Falanga-PV missiles (1,000 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs + 64 x S-5K rockets (500 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs + 64 x S-5K rockets + 4 x 9M17P Falanga-PV missiles (500 kg total)
• 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons
• 64 x S-5K rockets + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons
• 64 x S-5K rockets + 4 x 9M17P Falanga-PV missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons

Usage in battles

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Air to Air

Air to Ground The Mi-24D, is the equivalent of the ancient Rome's cataphractarii, it's heavily armoured, packs incredible firepower and is the Hinds are the scariest helicopter in the game.

The best payload for combined battles is

When enemy tankers see the Hind coming towards them, they head for cover. The Mi-24D, provides eight ATGM missiles - these are enough to knock eight enemy tanks out with a single blow. The range of the ATGM missiles allow for strikes to happen at a distance, which keeps the helicopter out of range from most enemy SPAA or tanks. However the first target if seen, should always be enemy SPAA vehicles. Once the SPAA units have been knocked, it is free hunting. The MI-24D provides 128 S-5K rockets with it's eight ATGM payload. These 128 rockets provide the capability for at least another two enemy tanks to be knocked out. With a skilled shot, it is possible that over four enemy tanks can be destroyed using them.

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Compressor		Flak jacket	Offensive 12 mm	Flares	IRCM
II			Helicopter frame		C-24	FAB-250
III	Engine	Replacing helicopter blades		New 12 mm MGs		FAB-500
IV			Cover		2P32M/K-4V	Gun pod UPK-23-250

The Mi-24D, being a premium helicopter, has all modifications unlocked and applied.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Extensive payload options, including lethal S-24 rockets
• Excellent ATGM penetration at 650mm
• Well armoured against small arms fire
• Quick-firing machine gun capable of shredding very light armour
• Premium vehicle reward bonuses for RP and SL

Cons:

• No Air to Air missiles
• Limited ATGM firing arcs at close ranges
• Very visible, with large radar cross section
• Sluggish to manoeuvre at most speeds
• No thermal optics, only early NVG

History

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Media

The Shooting Range #110 - Pages of History section at 10:26 discusses the Mi-24.

The Shooting Range #114 - War Machines section at 00:24 discusses the Mi-24D.

See also

• Mi-24 (Family)

Vehicles of Similar Role

• AH-1F
• AH-1S Kisarazu
• A-129 International

External links

• Mil Mi-24

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