Overview
The Mi-28 was designed as a pure attack helicopter, with the gunner and pilot seated one behind the other in armoured cockpits with bullet-resistant glass. Unlike the Mi-24 it does not carry troops, which makes it smaller and more agile.
The Mi-28N "Night Hunter" version, with a radar above the rotor and night sensors, entered Russian service around 2009. Specifications are for the Mi-28N.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 17.01 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.20 m |
| Height | 3.82 m |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 8,095 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 11,700 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 300 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 265 km/h |
| Range | 435 km |
| Ferry range | 1,100 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,700 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 4 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | Klimov TV3-117VMA |
| Power (each) | 1,640 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Armament
- 30 mm 2A42 cannon in a chin turret
- Up to 16 Ataka or Shturm anti-tank missiles
- 80 mm and 122 mm rockets
Photos
Photo 1: Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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