MI-24

From ColdWarAirMuseum

The MI-24 Hind is, simply put, a beast. 12 metric tons of armor-plated, 200 mph helicopter with a quad 12.7mm articulated machine gun in the nose; it's not the sort of aircraft you want to run into under unfriendly circumstances.

The Cold War Air Museum has two Krokodiles in its inventory. One in flying condition, and one being restored. As far as we know, these are the only MI-24s on public display in the United States.

1 Status
- 1.1 Bord 118
- 1.2 Bord 120
2 Anecdotes
3 MI-24 Specifications
- 3.1 General characteristics
- 3.2 Performance
4 Gallery
5 Support

[edit] Status

[edit] Bord 118

Ready to fly, awaiting certification

[edit] Bord 120

Awaiting final assembly

[edit] Anecdotes

"No problem, is normal... very exciting at night!" ~ Polish mechanic, explaining the fireball the APU creates on start

"Stinger missile work good." ~ Polish mechanic, explaining the 'aftermarket' flare dispenser on the MI-24 tail

"We were told in the Marine Corps that we could shoot at anything the Soviets sent after us — except the MI-24. When the Hind showed up, it was time to leave." ~ Brent

[edit] MI-24 Specifications

[edit] General characteristics

Crew: 3 (pilot, weapons system officer and technician)
Capacity: 8 troops or 4 stretchers
Length: 17.5 m (57 ft 4 in)
Rotor diameter: 17.3 m (56 ft 7 in)
Height: 6.5 m (21 ft 3 in)
Disc area: 235 m² (2,530 ft²)
Empty weight: 8,500 kg (18,740 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 12,000 kg (26,500 lb)
Powerplant: 2× Isotov TV3-117 turbines, 1,600 kW (2,200 hp) each
Wingspan: 6.5 m (21 ft 3 in)

[edit] Performance

Maximum speed: 335 km/h (208 mph)
Range: 450 km (280 miles)
Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,750 ft)

[edit] Gallery

Help from the CAF guys	Starter - "no problem, is normal"
Tracie and Bruce	Z as Test Pilot	Charlie Wilson Memorial Flare Dispenser

	Bulgaria, early 1980's	Bulgaria, early 1980's