Mi-28NM Havoc: What is it? Russia’s modern attack helicopter
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Dual-crew attack helicopter |
| Manufacturer | Mil Helicopter — Rostec (Russia) |
| Crew | 2 (gunner in front, pilot in rear) |
| Length | 17.01 m |
| Rotor diameter | 17.2 m |
| Maximum takeoff weight | ≈11,500 kg |
| Engine | 2 × Klimov TV3-117VMA / VK-2500 |
| Power | 2 × 2,200 SHP |
| Maximum speed | ≈324 km/h (higher in NM version) |
| Mission range | ≈450 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,700 m |
| Cannon | Shipunov 2A42 30 mm cannon, 250 rounds |
| Missile | 80 × 80 mm S-8 (4 containers × 20) |
| ATGM | 16 × 9M120 Ataka or Vikhr-M laser-guided |
| Air-to-air | Igla / Strelets MANPADS |
| EH | L-370 Vitebsk EH passive/active |
| Service | 2019+ (NM); original Mi-28N 2009+ |
Ukraine War Experience
- The attack helicopter is the standard for the Russian Air Force
- Close air support as a backbone
- Need for low-altitude flight due to the threat of Ukrainian MANPADS
- Low-level sorties are vulnerable to Stinger
- Casualties reported in varying numbers
- However, it is still being used alongside Ka-52
- Disadvantage of short-range ATGM compared to Apache
- Attempt to extend range with the new Izdeliye 305 LMUR missile
