Mi-35M The Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter
manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters.
It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter.
Primarily designed for attack and military transport missions, the helicopter delivers
a more superior flight performance and maneuverability than its predecessor.
The production of Mi-35M started in 2005.
The aircraft integrates modern, high-precision weaponry for destroying ground-based armored
targets and providing air support for ground missions.
It can be modified as an attack, ground assault, medical evacuation or transport platform.
Operators The Mi-35M is one of the modern combat helicopters
in the Russian Air Force inventory.
It is also operated by the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan, Brazil, Iraq; Kazakhstan, Mali,
Mexico, Nigeria, Russia and Venezuela.
Features The Mi-35M is distinguished by its improved
construction.
Based on the Mi-24 Hind, the Mi-35M incorporates several improvements, including shortened
stub wings, a new rotor system, modern avionics, upgraded turboshaft engines and a hydraulic
system.
The cockpit and vital components of the helicopter are significantly armored.
The glass cockpit of the Mi-35M accommodates two pilots in tandem configuration.
The night vision goggle-compatible cockpit integrates multi-functional displays, redundant
flight controls and state-of-the-art avionics.
The Mi-35M has an overall length of 21.6 m, wingspan of 6.5 m and height of 6.5m.
Its take-off weight in ferry configuration is 12,000 kg.
It can carry eight troops or a payload of 2,400 kg.
Mi-35M is powered by two ТVЗ-117VМА or VK-2500 engines.
Each engine develops a maximum power output of 2,200 hp.
The engines are designed to support high-altitude missions.
The helicopter can fly at a maximum speed of 310 km/h.
Its operational altitude is 5,400 m.
The helicopter has a normal range of 460 km and can reach a maximum distance of 1,000km
with full fuel load.
The helicopter is equipped with an OPS-24N surveillance-and-sighting station, a television
channel, a GPS-guided navigation system and an optional non-Russian radio station.
It can be deployed in combat missions in various geographies with high-temperature and high-altitude
environments and features round-the-clock combat capabilities for conducting missions
during the day and night.
It is also capable of operating from unprepared and poorly equipped airfields.
The Mi-35M offers round the clock: -Combat use of guided and unguided weapons
in regular and challenging climate conditions; -Operational for attack flights at altitudes
of 10-25 m daytime and 50 m at night over land or water.
Variants Mi-35 - Base Series Designation
Mi-35M - Base Series Model; all-weather, day / night attack model; upgraded sensors and
avionics; night vision support; improved targeting system; GPS navigation; glass cockpits; protected
communications suite.
Mi-35M1 - Alternative designation of Mi-35M Mi-35M2 - Venezuelan Army variant; upgraded
Mi-35M Mi-35M3 - Export version of the Mi-24VM
Mi-35M4 - Brazilian Air Force variant; Israeli avionics kit upgrade.
Mi-35O - Mexican Army variant; based on Mi-24VN; Mexican FLIR camera system; upgraded avionics
kit.
Mi-35U - Trainer variant sans armament
Specifications Crew: 2-3
Passengers: 8 Propulsion: 2 Turboshaft Engines
Engine Model: Klimov TW3-117VM / TV3-117VM Engine Power each: 1638 kW
Speed: 335 km/h Service Ceiling: 4.500 m
Range: 500 km