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The Mi-24D Returns to Celebrate the Anniversary of Its First Flight!
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September 19th, 1969 marked the maiden flight of the first Soviet specialized attack helicopter, Mi-24. The legendary Hind became the most famous Soviet and later Russian attack helicopter — as well as most produced, its numbers being second only to the American Apache.

When: From September 20th (10:00 GMT) until September 22nd (10:00 GMT).

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About the helicopter

  • It’s well armored and even better armed: ATGMs with 650 mm penetration, devastating S-24 rockets and a rapid-fire machine gun to deal with enemy helicopters!
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