Mil Mi-35MS
Today, the Mi-24/35 is the only helicopter that is in service with the armies of states belonging to different blocks and camps with different levels of economic development. The wide geography of helicopter use is determined primarily by the optimal price-quality ratio of the helicopter, reliability in operation and high survivability in combat use. Based on the experience gained, the head developer and manufacturer of the Mi-24/35 type helicopter is constantly working to improve its design elements and characteristics. As a result of its modifications and modernization, fundamentally new qualities of the machine appear, which allow for its round-the-clock use in simple and extremely difficult weather conditions. The Mi-35M-type modernization option is implemented by a serial manufacturer - OJSC Rostvertol together with OJSC MVZ named after M.L. Mile. " The helicopter complex undergoes a comprehensive assessment of the compatibility of equipment with the flight-navigation complex for the entire range of application conditions. The Russian Mi-24/35 helicopter modernization is the possibility of block implementation. The program is divided into several independent blocks, which can be implemented independently from each other at the choice of the customer.
The Mi-35M helicopter is equipped with a new dynamic system with composite rotor blades and an “X” -shaped tail rotor. This system was tested on the Mi-28 helicopter, however, tests have shown the possibility of its use on the upgraded Mi-35M helicopter. An advanced profile of the blade improves the flight performance of the helicopter, and composite materials provide increased combat survivability and resource. An “X” -shaped tail rotor has better efficiency and improved noise parameters, which provides a significant reduction in helicopter visibility in the acoustic range.
The cockpit of the pilot and operator, as well as the lighting equipment of the upgraded helicopter, are adapted for the use of night vision goggles. Crew cabs are equipped with multifunctional liquid crystal indicators.
An upgraded Mi-35M helicopter is equipped with a 9K113M round-the-clock high-precision missile weapon system (Sturm-VM), which includes the OPS-24 survey and sighting system, as well as a laser rangefinder and modern radio equipment. Gyrostabilized platform GOES-342 from the structure of OPS-24, created by FSUE “PO“ Ural Optical and Mechanical Plant ”
(Ekaterinburg), located in the front right of the fuselage. A thermal imaging system, a low-level television camera, a laser range finder and a direction finder, transmitting the coordinates of the target to the 9M120 “Attack” anti-tank guided missiles, are mounted on it.
Thus, the Mi-35M is essentially a modern attack helicopter complex equipped with high-precision weapons. This is a fully developed design of the airframe, equipped with the latest electronic equipment, ensuring its round-the-clock and all-weather use.
Apparently, the helicopter has good prospects in the global arms markets. So, the states of Eastern Europe, admitted to NATO, faced with the problem of re-equipping their armies to the standards of the bloc. In this situation, Russian modernized helicopters can be brought into line with NATO standards. At the same time, Russian cars have obvious advantages over their Western counterparts, although initially they did not meet these standards. A number of countries in Central and Eastern Europe may decide to upgrade the Mi-24/35 type helicopters, purchased back in Soviet times, according to the Russian version. At the same time, Russian enterprises remain open for cooperation on the modernization of Mi-24/35 helicopters with any foreign firms and organizations.
The unique combat experience of the Mi-24/35 type helicopter, its wide range of applications, the possibility of modernization with the involvement of customer resources and foreign partners significantly increase the competitiveness of the upgraded Mi-35M helicopter.
Mi-35M is the only universal combat helicopter in the world that can not only efficiently solve fire missions, but also carry up to eight military personnel with weapons, up to 1,500 kg of ammunition inside the cabin and up to 2,400 kg of cargo on external sling. A helicopter can perform combat missions around the clock and in any weather, evacuate the wounded and deliver technical personnel to autonomous basing sites. It can take off and land on concrete and dirt pads located at altitudes up to 4000 m above sea level.
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