Mil Mi-24

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The core of the aircraft was derived from the Mil Mi-8 (NATO reporting name "Hip"): two top-mounted turbo-shaft engines driving a mid-mounted 17.3 m five-blade main rotor and a three-blade tail rotor. The engine configuration gave the aircraft its distinctive double air intake. Original versions have an angular greenhouse-style cockpit; Model D and later have a characteristic tandem cockpit with a "double bubble" canopy. Other airframe components came from the Mi-14 "Haze". Two mid-mounted stub wings provide weapon hard-points, each offering three stations, in addition to providing lift.

The load-out mix is mission dependent; Mi-24s can be tasked with close air support, anti-tank operations, or aerial combat.

The Mi-24 fuselage body is heavily armoured and can resist impacts from 12.7 mm (0.50 in) rounds from all angles.

The titanium rotor blades are also resistant to 12.7 mm rounds.

The cockpit is protected by ballistic-resistant windscreens and a titanium-armoured tub.

The cockpit and crew compartment are over pressurized to protect the crew in NBC conditions.