Basic Information

Name

Mi-35M (Hind E) Russian Attack Helicopter

Designation

Mil Mi-30M

Alternate Designation

Mil Mi-30M

Equipment Type

Attack Helicopter

Manufacturer

Mil

Date of Introduction

2010

Description

Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter. Primarily designed for attack and military transport missions, the helicopter offers a more superior flight performance and maneuverability compared to its predecessor. The production of Mi-35M started in 2005. The aircraft integrates modern, high-precision weaponry for destroying ground-based armored targets and providing air support for ground missions. It can be modified as an attack, ground assault, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), or transport platform. Mi-35M is one of the modern combat helicopters in the Russian Air Force inventory. It is also operated by the armed forces of Venezuela, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Mali.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Range 435.0 km

Variants

V-24 The first version, twelve prototypes and development aircraft. The first V-24 mockup resembled the Bell UH-1A Huey. Later models resembled the future Hind-A, one of which was modified in 1975 as A-10 for speed record attempts with wings removed and faired over and with inertia-type dampers on the main rotor head. The A-10 reached a speed of 368 km/h. It was armed with GSh-23 and could carry up to six missiles or rockets.

Mi-24 (Hind-A) Other early versions were the armed assault helicopter, which could carry eight combat troops and three crew members. It could also carry four 57mm rocket pods on four underwing pylons, four MCLOS 9M17 Fleyta (AT-2 Swatter) anti-tank missiles on two underwing rails, free-fall bombs, plus one Afanasev A-12.7 12.7mm machine-gun in the nose. The Mi-24 was the first production model.

Mi-24F (Hind-A) Modified Hind-A with seven reinforcing ribs on the port fuselage aft of the wing and the SRO-2M Khrom ("Odd Rods") IFF antenna relocated from the canopy to the oil cooler. The APU exhaust was also extended and angled downwards. The designation may be unofficial.

Mi-24A (Hind-B) The Mi-24A was the second production model. Both the Mi-24 and Mi-24A entered the Soviet Air Forces service in 1972. They Lacked the four-barrel Yak-B 12.7mm machine gun under the nose.

Mi-24U (Hind-C) Training version without nose gun and wingtip stations.

Mi-24BMT Small number of Mi-24s converted into minesweepers.

Mi-24D (Hind-D) The Mi-24D was a purer gunship than the earlier variants. It entered production in 1973. The Mi-24D has a redesigned forward fuselage, with two separate cockpits for the pilot and gunner. It is armed with a single 12.7mm four-barrel Yak-B machine-gun under the nose. It can carry four 57mm rocket pods, four SACLOS 9M17 Phalanga anti-tank missiles (a significant enhancement compared to the MCLOS system found on the Mi-24A), plus bombs and other weapons. One Mi-24D was sold to Poland in January 1996 and was used by the WTD 61 in Manching during 1994 for tests with the head of a MIM-23 Hawk missile in place of the chin-mounted gun. This version also had an unidentified modification in the rear cabin window on the starboard side.

Mi-24PTRK This version was the Mi-24D modification that was used for testing the Shturm V missile system for the Mi-24V.

Mi-24DU Small numbers of Mi-24Ds were built as training helicopters with doubled controls.

Mi-24V (Hind-E) Later development which entered production in 1976 and was first seen by the west in the early 1980s. It was armed with the more advanced 9M114 Shturm (AT-6 Spiral). Eight of those missile are mounted on four outer wing pylons. It was the most widely produced version with more than 1,500 made. In Polish service this aircraft is designated Mi-24W. One Mi-24V was referred to as Mi-24T for unknown reasons.

Arsenal Mi-24V upgrade Ukrainian upgrade for Mi-24V.

Mi-24P (Hind-F) The gunship version, which replaced the 12.7mm machine-gun with a fixed side-mounted 30mm GSh-30-2K twin-barrel autocannon.

Mi-24TECh-24 Experimental Mi-24P to test abilities for recovery of downed aircraft.

Mi-24VP (Hind-E Mod) Development of Mi-24V made in 1985 which replaced the machine-gun with twin 23mm autocannons in a movable turret. Entered service in 1989, but only 25 were made before production ended the same year.[2] One Mi-24VP flew with the Delta-H tail rotor of the Mil Mi-28.

Mi-24RKhR (Hind-G1) NBC reconnaissance model, which is designed to collect radiation, biological and chemical samples. It was first seen during the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. Also known as the Mi-24R, Mi-24RK and Mi-24RKh (Rch).

Mi-24RR Radiation reconnaissance model derived from the Mi-24R.

Mi-24K (Hind-G2) Army reconnaissance, artillery observation helicopter.

Mi-24VM Upgraded Mi-24V with updated avionics to improve night-time operation, new communications gear, shorter and lighter wings, and updated weapon systems to include support for the 9M120 Ataka, Shturm and 9K38 Igla ATGM missiles and a 23mm main gun. Other internal changes have been made to increase the aircraft life-cycle and ease maintenance.

Mi-24VN (Hind-E) A night-attack version based on an Mi-24V in Mi-24VM Stage 1 configuration.

Mi-24PM Upgraded Mi-24P using same technologies as in Mi-24VM.

Mi-24PN PN version has a TV and a FLIR camera located in a dome on the front of the aircraft, and is armed with GSh-23L. The Russian Air Force received 14 Mi-24PNs in 2004

Mi-24PS Civil police or paramilitary version, equipped with a FLIR, searchlight, loudspeaker PA system and attachments for rappelling ropes.

Mi-24V Ecological Survey Version Environmental research modification developed by the Polyot Industrial Research Organisation.

Mi-24 SuperHind Mk.II Modern western avionics upgrade produced by South African company Advanced Technologies and Engineering (ATE)

Mi-24 SuperHind Mk.III Extensive operational upgrade of the original Mi-24 including weapons, avionics and counter measures.

Mi-PSV Experimental high-speed helicopter based on the Mi-24. PSV stands for Perspektivny skorostnoi vertolet (Перспективный скоростной вертолёт) – Prospective high speed helicopter). Single-seat streamlined cockpit, unarmed, fitted with experimental main rotors for research into high-speed flight, with a target of increasing the speed of the Mi-28N by 10% and the Mi-35M by 13%

Mi-35P Russian Helicopters holding has developed a common standard for Mi-24 modernization designated as Mi-35P. The Mi-35P has received the OPS-24N-1L observation-sight system with a third generation long-wave matrix thermal imager, TV camera, and laser rangefinder.

Mi-35MV Modernized version of Mi-35M with an additional armour and upgraded propulsion and optical systems. It is equipped with a opto-electronic OPS-24N1 surveillance and targeting system

Mi-35O Export version of the Mi-24VN using a Mexican FLIR camera and a glass cockpit with upgraded avionics. Operated by Mexico only.

Mi-35M4 (AH-2 Sabre) Updated version of the Mi-35M with Israeli avionics for the Brazilian Air Force.

Mi-35M2 Updated version of the Mi-35M for the Venezuelan Army.

Mi-35MS Flying Command Post variant of the Mi-35M. Operated by the Russian Federal Protective Service (FSO).

System

Alternative Designation Mil Mi-30M

Manufacturer Mil

In Service 2010-Present

Type Attack Helicopter

Crew 2 ea

Troop Capacity 8 ea

Litter Capacity 4 ea

Blades, Main Rotor 5

Blades, Tail Rotor 3 ea

Number of Engines 2 ea

Day/Night Capable Yes

All Weather Capable Yes

Number of Hard Points 6 ea

Inner Harg Points Capacity 500 kg

Outer Hard Points Capacity 250 kg

Internal Payload 2.4 tons

Note Landing gear of the Mi-35M is no longer retractable. This reduced overall weight of the helicopter. Also in case of the crash the landing gear absorbs some of the energy.

Dimensions

Length 17 m

Width 4.80 m

Height 6.50 m

Weight, Combat 11,500 kg

Weight, Empty 8,000 kg

Main Rotor Diameter 17.0 m

Disc Area 227 m sq

Tail Rotor Diameter 3.9 m

Cargo Compartment Dimensions Floor Length 2.5 m

Cargo Compartment Dimensions Floor Width 1.5 m

Cargo Compartment Dimensions Floor Height 1.2 m

Automotive

Engine Name 2 x GTD TV3-117VMA turboshafts

Engine Type INA

Engine Power 2 x 2 200 shp hp

Maximum Range 435 km

Ferry Range 1,000 km

Speed, Maximum 310 km/h

Internal Fuel 1,500 kg

Cabin Auxiliary Fuel Tank 1,000 kg

External Fuel Tanks 1,200 kg

Climb Rate 899 m/min

Ceiling, Service 5,750 m

Ceiling, Hover 3,100 m

Radius (Max Load) Internal Fuel 160 km

Radius (Max Load) 2 External Tanks 224 km

Radius (Max Load) 4 External Tanks 288 km

Maximum Range with Auxiliary Fuel 950 km

Maximum Range with Normal Load 450 km

Max G Force 1.75 G

Payload, Innternal Load 8 combat troops or 4 litters

Payload, External Weapons Load: 1,500 kg

Payload, External Load (no weapons) 2,500 kg

Chin Mounted Gun

System

Name 1 x Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23

Type Twin-barreled 23mm autocannon d

Caliber 23mm

Manufacturer KBP Instrument Design Bureau

In Service 1960-Present

Weight 49.2 kg

Length 1,387 mm

Barrel Length 1,000 mm

Barrels 2 ea

Action Gas Principle

Rate of Fire 3,400-3,600 rds/min

Ammunition

Type Autocannon Rifle Round

Caliber 23 mm

Cartridge 23x115mm

Ammo Types HEFI, HEI, APT, APE, CC

Muzzle Velocity 715 m/s

Armor Penetration INA

Basic Load 450

Wing Mounted Weapons

Note This attack helicopter can carry different weapons, including podded guns, 8 older Shturm-V or newer Ataka-V anti-tank missiles, Igla-V air-to-air missiles, unguided rockets, or bombs. Armament depends on customer requirements.

Rocket System #1 Launcher

Name UB-32

Type 57mm, reusable, 32-salvo rocket pod

Launcher Length 2,080 mm

Launcher Diameter 464 mm

Weight, Empty 103 kg

Weight, Loaded 264 kg

Basic Load (UB-32 Rocket Pod) 2-4 ea

Rocket System #1 Projectile

Name S-5M (ARS-57) Rocket

Type Unguided HE-FRAG

Caliber 55 mm

Length 1.4 m

Diameter INA

Weight 5 kg

Engine Solid Rocket Motor

Operational Range 3-4 km

Speed 300 meters in 1.1 seconds

Basic Load (S-5 Rockets) 32 ea

Note #1 Produces 75 Splinters

Note #2 The S-5 is carried in rocket pods, with 4–32 rockets.

Rocket System #2

Name S-24 Rocket

Type Unguided high-velocity airborne rocket

Diameter 240 mm

Length 2.33 m

Launch Weight 235 kg

Warhead Type blast-fragmentation warhead

Warhead Weight 123 kg

Operational Range 2-3 km

Proximity Fuze R-24

Fragmentation Casualty Zone Radius 300-400 m

Number of Fragments 4,000

Penetration 30mm of armor

Basic Load 2-4 ea

Note The S-24 Warhead detones 3 meters above the ground

Anti-Tank Guided Missile System

Name AT-2 Swatter (3M11/9M17)

Type Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

In Service 1964-Present

Manufacturer Nudelman OKB-16

Length 1160 mm

Diamter 148 mm

Weight 27 kg

Warhead Type HEAT

Warhead Weight 5.4 kg

Engine Solid fuel rocket

Wingspan 680 mm

Operational Range 0.5-2.5 km

Speed 160 m/s (360 mph)

Guidance System Radio command

Steering System MCLOS

Launch Platform Mi-4, Mi-8, Mi-24, Mi-25, BRDM-1, BRDM-2

Fire Control

Fire Control System Type INA

Fire Control Radar Yes

Digital or Analog Cockpit Digital

Direct Fire Control Yes

Laser Designator Yes

Automated Helmet INA

Sensor Suite(s) Available electro-optical sensor systems

Position Location System Yes

Radar Warning System Sirena-3M radar warning system

IR Jammer HO Brick IR Jammer

FLIR Equipped Yes

RWR Equipped Yes

Air Data Sensor Yes

Missile Guidance Transmitter Yes

Note Electronic core of the helicopter underwent fundamental modifications. A whole spectrum of new electronic systems were adopted in the cockpit. The Mi-35M is fitted with upgraded avionics and improved sensor package, including night vision system. Helicopter is also fitted with electro-optical rangefinder/targeting system with thermal imaging guidance channel, satellite positioning and navigation system, electronic multifunction displays, onboard computer and new generation jam-proof communications equipment.

Protection

Stealth Properties None

Heat Signature Reduction INA

Add on Armor INA

NBC Protection Yes

EW No

EW Counter Measures/CCM No

Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares) ASO-2V flare dispensers

Image Sources

Notes https://onespotter.com/aircraft/fid/174292/RF-91273; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mil_Mi-35,_Celebration_of_the_100th_anniversary_of_Russian_Air_Force.jpg; https://x.com/Hajun_BY/status/1692198437981208689;