Mi-24D (USSR)
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| This page is about the premium Russian attack helicopter Mi-24D (USSR). For other uses, see Mi-24 (Family). |
Description
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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
Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
| 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
The Mi-24D, is the equivalent of the ancient Rome's cataphractarii, it's heavily armoured, packs incredible firepower and well the Hinds are one of the scariest helicopter's in the game. Wheather it be Air or Ground attack or even in naval
Air to Air
Air to Ground
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 located and knocked out, 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
See also
Vehicles of Similar Role
External links
| 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 |
