Mil Mi-24 Hind
Type: Attack Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant (Russia)
First Deployed: 1985
Overview
North Korea operates approximately 20 Mil Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters received from the Soviet Union. The Mi-24 uniquely combines heavy armament with troop-carrying capability in a single airframe. North Korean Mi-24s have never been modernized and retain original 1980s avionics. Severe parts shortages and fuel constraints limit operational hours. In modern conflict, Mi-24s would be highly vulnerable to South Korean air defense systems and shoulder-launched missiles.
Technical Specifications
| range | 450 km |
|---|---|
| engine | 2x Klimov TV3-117 |
| length | 19.79 m |
| armament | 1x 12.7mm Yakushev-Borzov YakB, 4x 9M114 ATGMs, 80mm S-8 rockets, up to 8 troops |
| max_speed | 335 km/h |
| service_ceiling | 4,500 m |
| main_rotor_diameter | 17.3 m |
Operators
- North Korea
- Rwanda
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