Mi-28NM Havoc: What is it? Russia’s modern attack helicopter

Mi-28NM Havoc: What is it? Russia’s modern attack helicopter
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Technical Specifications

PropertyValue
TypeDual-crew attack helicopter
ManufacturerMil Helicopter — Rostec (Russia)
Crew2 (gunner in front, pilot in rear)
Length17.01 m
Rotor diameter17.2 m
Maximum takeoff weight≈11,500 kg
Engine2 × Klimov TV3-117VMA / VK-2500
Power2 × 2,200 SHP
Maximum speed≈324 km/h (higher in NM version)
Mission range≈450 km
Service ceiling5,700 m
CannonShipunov 2A42 30 mm cannon, 250 rounds
Missile80 × 80 mm S-8 (4 containers × 20)
ATGM16 × 9M120 Ataka or Vikhr-M laser-guided
Air-to-airIgla / Strelets MANPADS
EHL-370 Vitebsk EH passive/active
Service2019+ (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

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