Mi-24, Legendary Russian Attack Helicopter, Turns 40 This Year
Source: Russian Helicopters, 21-Mar-13
This year marks the 40th anniversary of production of the Mi-24, the first purpose-built Russian combat helicopter, at Rostov Helicopter Plant, today called Rostvertol, a Russian Helicopters company. The design of the Mi-24, a strike and transport helicopter was, was so successful that versions are still in use today: some 1,500 Mi-24s serve with the [...]
Peru takes delivery of four refurbished Mi-24s
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-Oct-12
Local press report an Antonov An-124 transport aircraft from airline Volga Dnepr recently delivered four Mi-24 Hind helicopter back to the south American country. The group had been in Russia for nine months for refurbishment and upgrades. The four carry military serials 648, 650, 697 and 698. This delivery concludes the upgrade contract, which included [...]
Arseniev will be a monument to legendary Mi-24s
Source: Russian Helicopters, 30-Sep-12
[electronic translation] September 29 in Arsenyev host events dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the founding of the city. History Arsenyev traced to 1902, when the village was founded Semenovka, bringing together several nearby villages. In 1938, the village was the workers’ village, and in 1952 became a town and a new name – Arsenyev, [...]
Azerbaijan to receive 64 new military helicopters this year
Source: HeliHub.com, 15-May-12
From contracts signed in 2010, Azerbaijan will this year receive a total of 64 helicopters, consisting of 40 Mi-17V1 and 24 Mi-35M models, being built by the Kazan and Rostvertol plants. This all adds up to the largest aviation contract signed between the two countries. Nikolai Vanesev – HeliHub.com Moscow correspondent
Heli-Expo HFI Heritage of Helicopters Display detailed
Source: HFI, 02-Feb-12
The HELI-EXPO 2012 exhibit floor will feature the inaugural HFI Heritage of Helicopters Display at static display #30 in Hall A of the Dallas Convention Center. The Helicopter Foundation International has secured the loan of these historic aircraft from several Texas museums, including the Cold War Museum in Lexington, the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, and the Collings Foundation in Houston. [...]
Ukrainian Army to adopt upgraded Mi-24 in March
Source: Ukrinform, 01-Feb-12
The upgraded version of the Mi-24 helicopter will be adopted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in March 2012, Andriy Artiushenko, the director of development and procurement of weapons and military equipment of the Ministry of Defense, briefed the press Tuesday. “The modernized Mi-24 undergoes tests at one of the Ministry of Defense’s training grounds. In [...]
Belarus to open Mi-24 maintenance facility in Nigeria
Source: DefenceWeb, 17-Oct-11
Belarusian company BVST currently maintains the Nigerian Air Force’s fleet of Mi-35 helicopters and Nigeria has sent pilots and engineers to train in Belarus. (see full story)
Russia grounds Mi-24
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Aug-11
Russia’s Air Force have reportedly grounded their Mi-24 fleet following a fatal crash on Friday. The attack helicopter went down in the Far East region of Primorye earlier on Friday that killed one and injuring two others on board in the ensuing fire. As with all helicopter accidents and incidents, it is listed in our [...]
Mini-HeliDays event to run as Czech Air Force confirm Mi-17 and Mi-24
Source: The Helicopter Museum, 18-Jul-11
Following a last minute rally led by the Czech Air Force, a Mini-HeliDays event will take place at Weston-super-Mare this year after all, using the Heliport at The Helicopter Museum instead of the traditional sea front venue. Taking place on the weekend of 23rd-24th July, the helicopter line up is expected to include at least [...]
India ready to withdrawn final 4 helicopters from UN operations
Source: HeliHub.com, 26-Jun-11
The Telegraph India has reported that India is preparing to withdraw the last four Mi-35 attack helicopters next month, citing strong domestic need for the aircraft. The contract with Monusco (the UN’s mission in Democratic Republic of Congo) expires in less than two weeks on 4th July. However, the Congo is heading towards a residential [...]
Terma to supply aircraft survivability equipment for Polish Mi-17 and Mi-24s
Source: Terma, 21-Jun-11
Terma is contracted by the Polish Defense for the supply of aircraft survivability equipment for 22 helicopters. As main supplier, Terma is to deliver electronics, aerostructures, test, and training of 250 Polish Defense employees in the application and maintenance of the equipment. The entire program comprises delivery of pods containing sensors and flares for exterior [...]
Cash-strapped Bulgaria to sell 12 helicopters
Source: HeliHub.com, 27-Jan-11
The Bulgarian Air Force, already well known to be short of cash, is to sell 12 helicopters – six Mi-17s and six Mi-24 gunships. The funds raised will then be used to refurbish and upgrade a further six of each type. In the last couple of years, Bulgaria has taken delivery of twelve AS532 Cougar [...]
Lebanon requested ten Mi-24s, Russia offers six
Source: Strategy Page, 26-Nov-10
Russia has offered a collection of weapons, for free, to Lebanon. This will include six Mi-24 helicopter gunships, 31 T-72 tanks, 36 130-millimeter artillery and 500,000 rounds of ammunition for artillery Lebanon already has.
Poland offers its own upgrades to Mi-8 and Mi-24
Source: AVE, 19-Oct-10
Warsaw Institute of Technology Air Force has developed its own version of the upgrade cockpit in multi-purpose Mi-8 and Mi-17 as well as the Mi-24
Terma to protect Polish helicopters
Source: Terma, 16-Jul-10
This week, Terma signed a contract with the Polish Defense for the supply of self-protection equipment for 22 Polish helicopters. In many ways, the contract with a total value of a three-digit million figure is a milestone. To date, this is the largest contract on self-protection equipment which Terma has entered into. Further, it is [...]
Procedural irregularities delay upgrades of Peruvian Mi-24s
Source: Defensa, 02-Jun-10
Changes may cancel project entirely, but likely to go ahead and tenders open to more bidders including organisations in Belarus and Ukraine.
Peru to buy six Mi-17s and two Mi-35s
Source: http://www.univision.com/contentroot/wirefeeds/50noticias/8194033.shtml, 23-Apr-10
Defense Minister Rafael Rey announced Thursday that Peru is proceed towards the financing and acquisition of eight helicopters
Russia delivers first three Mi-35s to Brazil
Source: RIA Novosti, 26-Mar-10
Russia has delivered the first batch of Mi-35M Hind E attack helicopters to Brazil, a Russian state arms exporter said on Thursday.
Russia to supply Mi-24 gunships to Lebanon
Source: Ya Libnan, 27-Feb-10
Lebanese President Michel Suleiman returned Friday from a two-day official visit to Moscow and announced that Russia had agreed to provide his country with Mi-24 helicopters
Afghan Army Air Corps set to reintroduce Mi-35
Source: Rotorhub, 29-May-09
Afghanistan’s National Army Air Corps is preparing to transition its Mi-35 Hind helicopters into an operational attack role for the first time with planning underway to allow their use in overwatch and convoy support missions.
Sri Lanka Air Force buys more Mi-17 and Mi-24
Source: RIA Novosti, 15-May-09
Sri Lanka has ordered a number of military transport helicopters and other weaponry from Russia, the country’s defense secretary said in an exclusive interview with RIA Novosti.
Russia to deliver twelve Mi-35M attack helicopters to Brazil this year
Source: RIA Novosti, 11-Apr-09
