The first Mi-24Ps entered the East German Army in 1982, which already used helicopters of the Mi-24D modification. The helicopters were regularly used for border patrol. After German reunification, all aircraft and helicopters of the East German Air Force were integrated into the Luftwaffe of West Germany. All equipment received new four-digit numbers. Two Mi-24Ps (96+40 and 96+47) and one Mi-24D (96+39) were transferred to a test centre, where they underwent comprehensive evaluation. Another two Mi-24s were sold to the USA, while the rest were grouped into a single unit and put on display. Later, most of them were sold to Poland and Hungary.

Introduced in Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea", the Mi-24P demonstrates itself as a true multipurpose helicopter. To engage armoured vehicles, the Mi-24P can use the 9M114 Shturm ATGM, allowing for precise targeting of enemy tanks at long ranges without entering the range of enemy air defence systems. For protection against aircraft, the helicopter can be fitted with all-aspect R-60M air-to-air missiles and employ its 30 mm GSh-30-2K cannon. Besides powerful weaponry, the helicopter's high maximum speed also increases the chances of a successful attack run. However, the helicopter's considerable mass of 12 tonnes significantly degrades its manoeuvrability, and the rigidly mounted 30 mm cannon can be problematic when engaging enemy air targets at close range.