The Mi-28NM Havoc possesses several features that make it a formidable weapon system:

1. Firepower: The helicopter is equipped with a 30mm automatic cannon, guided missiles, unguided rockets, and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). Its armament allows it to engage both ground targets, such as armored vehicles and enemy positions, as well as aerial threats.
2. Survivability: The Mi-28NM features advanced composite armor, redundant systems, and effective countermeasures to enhance its survivability on the battlefield. It is designed to withstand enemy fire, including small arms fire and certain types of missiles.
3. Night Operations: As the “Night Hunter” nickname suggests, the Mi-28NM is optimized for night operations. It has advanced night vision systems, thermal imaging capabilities, and powerful searchlights, allowing it to effectively operate in low-light conditions.
4. Avionics and Sensor Suite: The helicopter is equipped with modern avionics and a sophisticated sensor suite that includes radar, electro-optical systems, and laser rangefinders. These systems provide improved situational awareness, target acquisition, and engagement capabilities.

The Mi-28NM has been employed in various conflicts, including against ISIS, where it has contributed to the Russian military’s efforts. However, it is important to recognize that the success of any military operation depends on a combination of factors, including intelligence, coordination, tactics, and the overall military strategy employed. Additionally, attributing the outcome of a conflict solely to one weapon system may oversimplify a complex situation.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information about the Mi-28NM and its operational history, it is recommended to refer to official sources, defense publications, or reputable news outlets that cover military affairs.

A design from the early 80’s the MI-28 may well be, but the latest NM variant comes with all the military ωεɑρσռry any chopper pilot would be jealous of. ധҽąքօղry that would make any adversary without a death wish run like a schoolgirl in the opposite direction. Don’t believe us? Let’s lay down some facts for you. The Mi-28NM is a helicopter that could give any other military chopper a run for its money, so before you go calling the American Apache the most deadly helicopter on the planet, just know the Russians kindly but firmly disagree, here’s why.

The Mi-28 has its origins in the early 1980s as the next generation of anti-tank helicopters. It was intended to serve the then Soviet Union proudly in service with the Russian Air Force during their extended occupation of Afghanistan. Here, it was to serve not only as a tank buster but also as a scouting and reconnaissance aircraft. It was meant to be the technological successor to perhaps Russia’s most famous military helicopter, the Mil Mi-24 Hind.

Development cost overruns combined with the increasingly unstable situation inside Soviet borders would continuously delay the unveiling of the original Mi-28 until 1989 at that year’s Paris air show. The Mi-28 would ultimately not see service in Afghanistan. After the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, the Mi-28N was one of the very few Russian military projects to not see a significant cut in budget spending, remaining in constant development throughout the 90s and 2000s. All this progress ultimately led to the creation of the upgraded Mi-28 NM in 2009. Expect it to patrol the skies of Russia’s enemies alongside other icons like the Hind and Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark for many decades to come.

The Mi-28N helicopter that preceded the new MN variant could destroy enemy tanks in a multitude of different ways. It could use a combination of armor-piercing and high-explosive S-13 or S-8 Russian-made rockets, A chin-mounted 30-millimeter cannon, and even R-73 short-range air-to-air missiles to rain a torrent of deadly hellfire upon anything it points itself at. Alternatively, the NM is slated to carry a new line of Izdeliye 305 or LMUR (Light Multi-role Unified Missile) multi-purpose missile. A ωεɑρσռ that is purported to be able to lock on to air targets just as easily as ground targets in a fire and forget type fashion.

What makes the upgraded MN variant so special is its ability to do all the same things its predecessor could, but in any weather condition at any time of day or night. Proprietary Russian designed H025 radar and avionics to ensure that the NM has no blind spots in sand storms, snowstorms, or any adverse weather the Russians could possibly come across. Powerful new Klimov VK2500P engines replace the outdated Klimov TV3 engines from previous models as well as improved rotor blades to increase maximum speed by 13 percent and cruising speeds by up to ten percent. These improvements may seem minute, but in a high-stress ωɑɾ environment, those small gains in speed could mean the difference between life and death for those the Mi-28NM is tasked with defending.

The Mi-28 NM is a military marvel, make no mistake. But in order to be taken seriously on a global stage, it’ll have to answer the 800-pound gorilla in the room. How does it fair against other military helicopter titans? The first obvious choice is the American AH-64 Apache, a helicopter that’s around the same size and weight as the Havoc as well as a comparative payload of the ordinance. Then, of course, there’s the Eurocopter Tiger, a chopper that serves as the backbone of the German, French, Spanish, and Australian Armies. It’s possible at some point in the near future, two or more of these evenly matched helicopters could meet each other face to face in combat. If that day indeed comes, there’s no telling who might come out on top.

Ultimately as of right now, the Apache, Eurocopter, and Havoc are all united against a common enemy. Over the skies of Syria, the Havoc has proven that the Russians are still as capable of building capable military helicopters as well as anyone else in the world. Besides, a world where the Apache and the Havoc are fighting on the same side is a world we definitely want to live in.