The Russian Mil Mi-24 Mi-35 Hind Attack Transport Helicopter

The heaviest among all the gunships...the airborne attack transport helicopter also known as the "Flying Tank" the superior in technology ever built by the Russian.




Mil Mi-24 Hind

The earlier version once used by the Soviet war in Afghanistan that lasted for nine years, Dec,1979  to  Feb,1989 and proven for its high capability in bush land, desert and mountain terrain warfare and commando insertion and evacuation.

A GLIMPSE AT LIMA 2001 AND 2009

The Choice Of Two Attack Helicopters?

Being Malaysia the host country for LIMA (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition), two attack helicopters were exhibited through LIMA 01 and 09 that drew crowd of enthusiasts both local and abroad alike. As a host country, Malaysia was regarded as top player and seems likely to purchase it, but eventually snubbed the show until LIMA 2013 and they never return, probably due to the defense and the economic factors .... perhaps with the conjuncture of 'Lahad Datu's Incursion' in Sabah will soundly reopen the new purchasing turn-key.

SAAF AH2 Rooivalk stole the show in LIMA 2001

Name: Rooivalk AH2

Manufacturer: Denel

Role: Attack Helicopter

Primary User: South African Air Force(SAAF)

Unit Cost: $40 million.

SAF AH-64D Apache at LIMA 2009

Name: AH-64D Apache

Manufacturer: Boeing

Role: Attack Helicopter

Exibited: Singapore Air Force(SAF)

Unit Cost: US18 million.