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The Russian Mi-24 Hind ground attack troop carrying helicopter gunship

The Russian Mi-24 Hind helicopter gunship was developed during the Cold War to support Soviet Troops battle N.A.T.O. Forces in World War Three in Northern Europe. The US Army had developed the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, but unlike this and other NATO assault helicopters the Russian Mi-24 Hind helicopter was also capable of transporting up to eight troops. It was extensively used in the Afghanistan War.

The Russian Mi-24 Hind helicopter has three external hardpoints mounted under each wing. Mi-24 Hind helicopters have an over pressurization system for operation in a NBC environment. When on an anti-tank mission would carry eight AT-6 ATGMs, 750x 30-mm rounds, and two 57-mm rocket pods. Extra ammunition could be loaded in the cargo compartment instead of carrying troops. Mi-24 Hind helicopters have armored cockpits and titanium rotor head able to withstand 20-mm cannon hits. Mi-24 Hind helicopters have an over pressurization system for operation in a NBC environment.

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