In all military conflicts of recent decades, helicopters have played a very important role,
which are used to transport goods, evacuate the wounded and strike the enemy. It was the
helicopters that did most of the work in Vietnam, Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf. Attack helicopters
were built for destruction and destruction stand apart here. What are the most powerful
military helicopters? Find out in our video! Also, at the end of our video you will learn
about the new development of the USA, which will soon surprise the whole world! Wait and
you will definitely not regret it! Meet the rating of the best attack helicopters of our
time, which are located in the best balance of speed, firepower, maneuverability and electronic
stuffing. Hind (Russia)
The Hind is one of the world's first specialized attack helicopters designed to support infantry
on the battlefield and destroy enemy armored vehicles. It has become an alternative to
the American AH-1 Cobra, albeit with its own specifics. In addition to powerful weapons
and good armor, the Hind can be used as a transport helicopter to carry up to eight
people. This veteran, whose production began in the early 70s of the last century, remains
in service to this day, boasts a bunch of modifications and has shown itself well in
numerous military conflicts. Z-10 (China)
Z-10 is the first Chinese attack helicopter, which was created with the active participation
of the European companies Augusta & Eurocopter. The helicopter is made according to the classic
modern scheme with a narrow fuselage, the cockpit in which the pilots sit one after
the other, and all critical components are hidden behind armor plates. The Z-10 is armed
with a 30mm cannon, HJ-9 or HJ-10 anti-tank missiles, TY-90 air-to-air missiles and unguided
rockets. Its main task is to destroy armored vehicles, defensive structures and ensure
superiority over the enemy on the battlefield. AH-2 Rooivalk (South Africa)
A real achievement for the armed forces of the Republic of South Africa was the high
efficiency of their Denel AH-2 Rooivalk helicopter, which was recognized as one of the best in
the world. But it is in service only in South Africa, and then it is just 12 helicopters
that have been modified from those that were previously used in this country. They have
not been put into mass production and have been created in such quantity only to meet
the corresponding military needs of the state. Denel AH-2 Rooivalk, however, is capable of
a speed of 198 mph, which is the second indicator among all combat helicopters in the world,
recall that the first place is occupied by the Hind we have already mentioned. The armament
is also not particularly inferior to its competitors - the points of attachment of missile systems
with the possibility of equipping with guided missiles and a 20-mm machine gun with a stock
of 700 rounds. AH-1W Super Cobra (USA)
The AH-1W Super Cobra is an American twin-engine attack helicopter based on the AH-1 Cobra
single-engine helicopter, which has increased its survivability on the battlefield and its
payload. The helicopter was produced in several modifications: AH-1J SeaCobra, AH-1T Improved
SeaCobra and AH-1W SuperCobra. The main armament of the AH-1W Super Cobra is a 20-mm cannon,
air-to-ground, air-to-air missiles; containers with unguided missiles, bombs or cannons can
also be attached to the suspensions. A-129 / T-129 (Italy / Turkey)
Agusta A129 Mangusta (this is the official name of this helicopter) became the first
attack helicopter developed and launched into mass production in Western Europe in the second
half of the 80s of the last century by the Italian company Agusta. The helicopter is
very compact. The use of armor plates was minimized, which was compensated for by a
special arrangement of units, duplication of important systems and self-tightening tanks
or tubes. Traditionally for attack helicopters, the pilots are located in the cockpit one
after the other. In 2007, the Turkish company Turkish Aerospace Industries received a license
for the production of these helicopters, which began producing simplified versions of the
helicopter under the T-129 index, adopted by the Turkish army. The helicopter is armed
with three 20-mm cannons, guided air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles and a block of unguided
missiles. AH-1Z Viper (USA)
The AH-1Z Viper is actually a further development of the twin-engine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter,
which has become even more deadly and dangerous, adopted by the US Marine Corps. It uses a
new composite four-bladed main and tail rotor, a new transmission and guidance system, which
allows to effectively fight at night and in poor visibility. This combat helicopter is
equipped with advanced technologies and weapons, two turbocharged engines and is designed to
conduct dense machine-gun and rocket fire at enemy targets and manpower. The pride of
the AH-1Z Viper is its modernized sighting system, which allows it to achieve high accuracy
of fire both with machine gun and rocket fire. In addition, some of the missiles of this
helicopter are guided. It was accepted into service in the United States military in early
2011. Havoc (Russia)
The list of the best combat helicopters in the world includes the Havoc. Its development
was carried out for a long 33 years since 1980, after which this helicopter entered
service with the army. According to the Russian classification, the Havoc has a name «MI-28N».
This helicopter boasts advanced weaponry, excellent survivability, high speed performance
and the ability to perform aerobatics. The helicopter is also capable of firing at any
time of the day, in any weather, as well as at incredibly low altitudes.
Eurocopter Tiger (France / Germany) Attack helicopter Eurocopter Tiger, created
by the Franco-German company Eurocopter, was adopted by Germany, France, Spain and Australia.
It houses two Rolls-Royce MTR390 turboshaft gas turbine engines, and the body is almost
entirely made of polymer materials reinforced with carbon and Kevlar threads. The crew members
are arranged in tandem one behind the other, but at the same time slightly offset to the
side to improve viewing angles. The Eurocopter Tiger is armed with a 30mm cannon, guided
air-to-surface, surface-to-surface missiles and unguided rockets.
Ka-52 Alligator (Russia) The multipurpose attack helicopter is an upgrade
of the Ka-50 Black Shark. It made its first flight in 1997, and began serial production
in 2008. The crew is two people. The only combat helicopter in the world, in the cockpit
of which the pilots sit side by side, and not one after another. A machine with a coaxial
arrangement of three-blade propellers, two gas turbine engines, a straight wing, a developed
vertical and horizontal tail and a tricycle landing gear retractable in flight. The Ka-52
is designed to detect and destroy tanks, various types of armored and unarmored military equipment,
enemy helicopters in any weather and at any time of the day. The Alligator can also patrol
the area, accompany military convoys and provide air support. Also, there is a modification
of the ship-based Ka-52K. The Ka-52 hull has an armored cabin and is reliably protected
from both large-caliber machine guns and small-caliber guns. The helicopter is equipped with K-37-800M
ejection seats, which have no analogues in the world. Ejection of crew members, including
simultaneous ejection, can be carried out at an altitude of 0 to 13451ft.
AH-64D Apache Longbow (USA) Here is one of the most powerful helicopters
in the world today. Since the mid-1980s, the AH-64 has been the primary US attack helicopter.
In the 70s of the last century, the US Army command put forward a number of requirements
for a promising air fire support helicopter. The new helicopter was supposed to actively
attack enemy tanks in any weather and at any time of the day, even in conditions of counteraction
by enemy air defense and electronic warfare equipment. Also, an important requirement
was maneuverability, autonomy and the ability to self-deploy. The helicopter body is made
of high-strength materials, the cockpit is reinforced with Kevlar and polyacrylate. Apache
has a tandem seating arrangement, with the pilot-gunner sitting first, and the pilot
himself a little higher (for a better view). The main feature of the AH-64D Apache is the
AN / APG- 3 in-wave radar with a range of 5 miles and the ability to track 256 targets.
The APG-78 detects targets and emitting radar stations, warns of a missile attack, and allows
flights at low altitudes. And now it's time to find out about the new
US project, which will soon replace modern representatives.
Sikorsky S-97 Raider Sikorsky S-97 Raider is a reconnaissance helicopter
of the American company Sikorsky Aircraft, built according to a coaxial scheme with a
pusher rotor in the tail section. Developed on the basis of the experimental X2 helicopter.
In the future, the S-97 can replace the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior reconnaissance helicopters in
the army. According to the project, the cockpit is designed for two people with a side-by-side
landing. The fuselage of the helicopter will be made of composite materials to reduce the
weight of the vehicle and its radar signature. The S-97 Raider helicopter will have space
aft of the cockpit for weapons and auxiliary fuel. In an assault configuration, the transport
bay can hold up to six paratroopers. Compared to other light military helicopters, increased
maneuverability, endurance and ability to operate at high altitudes. The S-97 is expected
to significantly reduce turning radius and noise levels, while significantly increasing
its payload. The vehicle will be equipped with various types of weapons and reconnaissance
equipment to carry out tactical missions. The maximum speed is up to 253 mph. Sikorsky
has been assembling prototypes of the S-97 since 2012. The first flight of the S-97 took
place on May 22, 2015 in Florida, USA That's all for today. We hope you enjoyed
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