Mi-28NM
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Description
The Mi-28NM is a rank VII Soviet attack helicopter with a battle rating of 11.0 (AB/SB) and 12.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Ground Breaking". Also known as 'Havoc', it is the successor of the legendary Mi-24 Hind in the gunship role, featuring much better combat systems for the task. It is an upgrade of the previous Mi-28N with better weapon systems, enhanced NVD and a surface-search radar.
General info
Flight performance
The Mi-28NM is not so different when it comes to flight performance compared to his predecessors. It can reach high speeds with ease but severely lacks manoeuvrability and agility compared to its counterparts, particularly the EC-665 Tiger family. While it is able to quickly reach fast speeds, the Mi-28 also takes time to slow down, forcing pilots to estimate the braking distance to avoid enemy fire or crashing.
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) | |
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| AB | RB | ||
| Stock | 276 | 256 | 5400 |
| Upgraded | 306 | 284 | |
Survivability and armour
The Mi-28NM has an armoured cabin that protects all flanks of both the pilot and the gunner from small arms fire and fragmentation. It is one of the strongest armoured helicopter cabins in the game, making it able to withstand multiple hits from small machine guns. However, armour is inefficient when facing heavy calibre anti-air such as 12.7 mm machine gun fire and higher calibre autocannons; missiles are not excluded. The Mi-28NM also has access to a high quantity of countermeasures, nothing new in Russian helicopters. It has access to 128 countermeasures that are coupled to the Missile Alert Warning system. They are particularly useful when facing IR guided missiles from various threats. Carrying chaff in these pods can also be useful, although its effectiveness may be limited due to the resistance of radars to interference at this rank. However, it is also able to be used when facing SARH and ARH missiles such as the AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-54 Phoenix. As with all helicopters, the best armour is to remain hidden and at stand-off distance, using buildings or environmental cover to protect you from radars, IRST and visual contact which will then escalate to engagement.
Modifications and economy
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It is recommended that the ATGMs are prioritized, followed by NVD and finally countermeasures. The initial Ataka missiles are useful as starter missiles but later missiles should be prioritized, especially the Vikhr ATGM. As one continues to research, protection modules are advised such as flak jacket. Flight performance modules are suggested but not a 'must have'.
Armaments
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Offensive armament
The Mi-28NM is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 1 x 30 mm 2A42 cannon, chin turret (250 rpg)
- 1 x 30 mm 2A42 cannon + 128 x countermeasures
Suspended armament
The Mi-28NM can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
- Without load
- 8 x 9M39 Igla missiles
- 80 x S-8KO rockets
- 20 x S-13OF rockets
- 4 x 9M120-1 Ataka missiles
- 8 x 9M123 Khrizantema missiles
- 8 x 9M120-1 Ataka missiles
- 16 x 9M120-1 Ataka missiles
- 12 x 9K127 Vikhr missiles
- 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 4 x 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs (2,000 kg total)
- 2 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
The Mi-28NM has a wide selection of weaponry for a range of roles, from small-game hunting to the most armoured targets. While Vikhrs may seem the most obvious decision of missile to carry, the Ataka and Khrizantema missiles can also be useful in certain situations. Khrizantema holds the highest penetration and the highest explosive payload at the same range of the Ataka (but almost half of the range of the Vikhr), at the cost of a reduced numbers able to be carried. Vikhr holds the highest speed and range with a bigger explosive payload than Ataka but smaller than Khrizantema, it also has a proximity fuze. Depending on the needs, the missiles to be carried are set to user's discretion.
The Mi-28NM also has access to Igla missiles, carrying the highest amount of anti-air missiles in-game (up to 8), making the Mi-28N a formidable anti-air platform. It should be noted that the Vikhr can also be used for the anti-air role, but require the constant attention of the user instead of being fire-and-forget like the Igla.
Custom loadout options
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |  | |
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| 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg) | 1 | 1 | |||
| 250 kg FAB-250M-62 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 500 kg FAB-500M-62 bombs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| S-8KO rockets | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
| S-13OF rockets | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| 9K127 Vikhr missiles | 6 | 6 | |||
| 9M39 Igla missiles | 4 | 4 | |||
| 9M120-1 Ataka missiles | 4, 8 | 4, 8 | |||
| 9M123 Khrizantema missiles | 4 | 4 | |||
| Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 480 kg | |||||
Usage in battles
The Mi-28NM is a gunship and should be used as such. It holds a very capable array of weapons for all scenarios: from column destroying to anti-ship duties. The primary role of the Mi-28NM is Close Air Support, making it a very capable platform for assisting ground allies against other ground assets with rockets and missiles. However, it can be used primarily in three ways:
- Anti-tank role: due to the significant amount of ATGMs it can carry, the Mi-28NM is more than suited for tank busting at all ranges in all weathers. Trees, buildings, and other environmental cover should be used to ensure the survivability of the Havoc as it will protect it from detection and, in case of being spotted and engaged, a route of escape as well as solid cover against enemy missiles and anti-air cannons.
- Rocket launcher: the immense quantities of rockets it can carry make it a flying MLRS, able to strafe all sorts of ground targets with the vast selection of rockets. S-8KO rockets prove to be the best for taking out both armoured targets and lightly armoured but scattered targets, as the penetration and quantities of the rockets ensure you are able to cover a wider area with salvos. The S-13OF rockets are more of a heavy duty rocket where a lot of explosive power needs to be centralized in a single place, for example when taking down enemy bases and control points in Helicopter Enduring Confrontation mode.
- Anti-air: not only do the Vikhrs prove themselves to be a formidable anti-air weapon, but the vast amount of Iglas show that the Mi-28NM is very much capable of taking care of the airspace, as it can take a maximum of 8 targets almost simultaneously. The best way to approach this role is to stay behind cover, out of sight and engage only when an enemy aircraft is spotted, being helicopter or jet. One of the main disadvantages of facing helicopters with the Igla is that most will have MAW at top tier, which will automatically pop flares and confuse the Igla; for this reason, unsuspecting opponents should be targeted, and if possible, be strafed with the autocannon.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High max speed and decent vertical climb rate when loaded (10m/s)
- Arsenal of versatile weaponry against both ground and air targets
- Has access to 3rd gen gunner thermals and N-025 search radar
- Has access to Missile Approach Warning (MAW) systems
- 30 mm 2A42 autocannon with APDS rounds that can penetrate MBTs
- Strong cockpit armour that can withstand 12.7 mm AP rounds
- Unique DIRCM system making it almost immune to IR missiles
- N-025 K-band radar does not trigger RWR, with MTI scan mode capable of identifying both air and ground targets
Cons:
- Sluggish airframe and irresponsive pitch
- Tendency to roll right due to imbalanced lift in rotor during high-speed turns (300+ km/h)
- N-025 radar lacks the 360° scan mode like the AN/APG-78 on the Apaches
- limited gunner pitch view angles compared to another helicopters with turrets
- Autocannon dispersion is quite large beyond 1km range
History
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See also
- Related development
External links
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