Mil Mi-24

The Mil Mi-24 is a Soviet-designed attack helicopter with a small troop compartment, introduced in 1972. NATO calls it the Hind.

Attack helicopter: A military helicopter designed primarily to attack ground targets and support friendly forces. The Mi-24 belongs to this aircraft class, despite also carrying troops.
Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant: A Soviet and Russian helicopter design and production organization founded by Mikhail Mil. The organization developed the Mi-24 under Mikhail Mil's design bureau.
Mi-24 in the Soviet-Afghan War: The combat use of Mi-24 helicopters by Soviet forces in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989. Afghan operations exposed the aircraft's strengths and vulnerabilities in sustained combat.
Bell AH-1 Cobra: A U.S. attack helicopter developed from the UH-1 Iroquois, with a narrow fuselage and tandem cockpit. The Cobra prioritized attack performance rather than the Mi-24's troop-carrying capability.
Mil Mi-24 armament: The guns, rockets, missiles, and other weapons fitted to Mil Mi-24 variants. Its weapon mix enabled close support and attacks on armored targets.
Mikhail Mil: A Soviet aircraft designer who founded the design bureau that bears his name. Mil's bureau produced the helicopter that became the Mi-24.
Mi-24 in the Iran–Iraq War: The use of Mi-24 helicopters by Iraq during its 1980–1988 war with Iran. The conflict included notable helicopter engagements involving the Mi-24.
Mil Mi-28: A Russian attack helicopter designed as a dedicated gunship without a troop compartment. The Mi-28 shows the later separation of attack and troop-transport roles.
Mil Mi-24 armor: Protective features on the Mil Mi-24, including armored components around crew and critical systems. Armor let the helicopter absorb some ground fire while operating at low altitude.
Soviet-Afghan War: The 1979–1989 conflict between the Soviet Union and Afghan resistance groups, alongside the Afghan government. Combat in Afghanistan made the Mi-24 a prominent Soviet gunship.

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