Russia's Mi-28 Night Hunter helicopter in profile

Discover impressive capabilities of Mi-28 Night Hunter helicopter

▫️ Our focus today revolves around the Mi-28 Night Hunter helicopter in #WeaponZ column. This is a modern attack helicopter designed for searching for and neutralising hostile hardware and infantry. Engaging targets on the battlefield, the Night Hunter's primary objectives include tanks, self-propelled artillery systems, air defence systems, infantry fighting vehicles, armoured personnel carriers and motor vehicles, artillery guns and launchers, individual firing positions, and infantry units.

▫️With its modern air-to-surface and air-to-air guided missile systems, a 30 mm cannon, and the capability to utilise unguided air-to-air rockets, the Mi-28 helicopter crews receive assistance in accomplishing their assigned tasks. The helicopter is equipped with a comprehensive set of on-board radio electronic and instrumentation equipment that enables the use of weapons in situations where visual identification of targets is possible as well as with the aid of technical means.

▫️ To enhance its combat survivability, the helicopter has been equipped with several measures. These include engine separation and shielding, use of composite materials, protection of fuel tanks against explosions, and prevention of fuel leakage in the event of punctures. The pilots are in special armoured cockpits. Cab glazing withstands 12.7 mm bullets. The helicopter is equipped with an emergency jettison system for the cabin doors and wing consoles. In the event of an emergency landing, the helicopter utilises energy-absorbing landing gear to absorb impact energy.

▫️ The Night Hunters demonstrate outstanding capabilities in the special military operation, regularly neutralising Ukrainian Armed Forces' armoured vehicles and command centres. The Mi-28 helicopters effectively accomplish challenging fire missions with minimal risk for their crews.

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