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

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Table of ContentsWhat is Mi-28NM Havoc?Technical SpecificationsUkraine War ExperienceGlobal CounterpartsRelated NewsOverviewSpecificationsComparisonSources Cannon30 mm 2A42250 rounds Missile16 × VikhrATGM Speed≈324 km/hMaximum Crew2Pilot + Gunner What is Mi-28NM Havoc?The Russian equivalent of Apache Mi-28 Havoc is a heavy attack helicopter developed in the 1980s by the Soviet Mil as a counterpart to the American AH-64 Apache. NATO designated it as “Havoc”. It features a classic dual-crew design (gunner in front, pilot in the back); two engines, armored cockpit, external weapon load. It follows the same design philosophy as the Apache. Early versions (Mi-28A, Mi-28N) were delayed in entering service due to Soviet financial crises; however, since the early 2000s, they have become a permanent part of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ arsenal. Mi-28NM is the latest version that entered service in 2019: New avionics — modern digital displays, glass cockpit. Advanced optical electronic head — for night vision, fog, infrared. Integration of 9M120-1M Ataka and Vikhr-M ATGM. Dual radar — for wide coverage and millimeter-wave targets. L-370 Vitebsk EH system — missile warning and jamming. Fast rotor and aerodynamic improvements. It has been actively used in operations in Syria, Ukraine, and the North Caucasus. However, the Ukraine war revealed weaknesses of the Mi-28: vulnerable to Stinger and MANPADS threats, forced to fly at low altitude, resulting in losses due to close fire from Ukrainian infantry. Nevertheless, it still forms the backbone of close air support. Cannon30 mm 2A42250 rounds Missile16 × ATGMVikhr/Ataka Missile80 × S-880 mm Speed≈324 km/hMaximum Crew2Dual Service2019+NM Technical SpecificationsPropertyValue 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 ForceClose air support as a backboneNeed for low-altitude flight due to the threat of Ukrainian MANPADSLow-level sorties are vulnerable to StingerCasualties reported in varying numbersHowever, it is still being used alongside Ka-52Disadvantage of short-range ATGM compared to ApacheAttempt to extend range with the new Izdeliye 305 LMUR missile Global Counterparts HelicopterManufacturer / CountryCannonMissile Mi-28NMMil — 🇷🇺30 mm 2A4216× Vikhr/Ataka AH-64E ApacheBoeing — 🇺🇸30 mm M23016× Hellfire Ka-52 AlligatorKamov — 🇷🇺30 mm 2A42Vikhr/Hermes-A T129 ATAKTUSAŞ — 🇹🇷20 mm 3-barrelUMTAS/CİRİT ATAK-II / T929TUSAŞ — 🇹🇷30 mmUMTAS/CİRİT/SOM-J Z-10Changhe — 🇨🇳23 mmHJ-10 Tiger HADAirbus — 🇪🇺30 mmHellfire/Spike The Mi-28NM and Ka-52 Alligator serve the same role in the Russian inventory; both are in the role of an attack helicopter for the Russian Air Force. The classic single-rotor Apache-like helicopter is the Mi-28; while the parallel twin-rotor is in the Ka-52 — these architectural differences are what distinguish the two aircraft. 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Helicopter	Manufacturer / Country	Cannon	Missile
Mi-28NM	Mil — 🇷🇺	30 mm 2A42	16× Vikhr/Ataka
AH-64E Apache	Boeing — 🇺🇸	30 mm M230	16× Hellfire
Ka-52 Alligator	Kamov — 🇷🇺	30 mm 2A42	Vikhr/Hermes-A
T129 ATAK	TUSAŞ — 🇹🇷	20 mm 3-barrel	UMTAS/CİRİT
ATAK-II / T929	TUSAŞ — 🇹🇷	30 mm	UMTAS/CİRİT/SOM-J
Z-10	Changhe — 🇨🇳	23 mm	HJ-10
Tiger HAD	Airbus — 🇪🇺	30 mm	Hellfire/Spike

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