Posted on 08/17/2017 8:49:35 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
A new version of the Mi-28UB “Night Hunter” - a modern attack helicopter - will be transported to Russia’s air base in Syria in the coming weeks.
The war machine’s manufacturers are keen to test its modified armor and missiles on the front line.
A military industrial source told RBTH this: “Russian Helicopters [corporation] strengthened the helicopter’s front armor and enhanced its ‘brains.’ ”
So in the very near future, an advanced version of the “battle bird” will be carrying out search and destroy missions against ISIS in the Middle East. One of the chopper’s new features gives full control of the machine to both pilots.
This means that if one pilot gets injured, the other will be able to operate the helicopter independently: That’s navigation, flying, and firing systems all at the same time.
What is the ‘Night Hunter’ all about?
The main goal of this military flying monster is to support infantry and special forces groups fighting on the ground. It was built to destroy tanks, armored vehicles, and low-flying targets. For example, other helicopters and drones.
The Mi-28 has already been adopted by the Russian Military, but like every other piece of army hardware it had to go through strict testing before it was given the greenlight to wreak havoc on the battlefield.
As the RBTH source explained, the Mi-28 follows all international military standards: “As well as bringing hell on earth with its machine guns and missiles, it can fight alongside tanks.”
The expert also said that the chopper’s targets will range from enemy military personnel to artillery systems, and even anti-air defense units.
Besides that, the helicopter is among only a few capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers. As Russia’s Berkuty pilot team has been showing the world for the last five years.
The Mi-28's first use in Syria
Russia’s Mi-28 helicopters played an integral role in liberating the Syrian city of Palmyra from ISIS on March 27, 2016.
The video shows the destruction of an ISIS armored vehicle with the help of guided anti-tank missiles, followed by the elimination of militants hiding in a house.
This was the first recorded use of the Night Hunter against ISIS terrorists. Before, the choppers were solely used to guard the Khmeimim Air Base, where Russia’s Air Force in Syria is stationed.
So the innovation is front and back seat redundancy? The Apache has been doing this for ages.
I believe Trump and Russia would have just about wiped out isis by now if not for the liberal swaprats disrupting our nation. Liberals are friends to our enemies.
Igor Sikorsky flew the first helicopter in Bridgeport CT. Helicopters run in Russians’ veins. They make nasty stuff.
The innovation seems to be the willingness to use their power to do the job.
What's our excuse again?
Piece of crap. How do I know? Because we spend more on our military...therefore it must be crap...and we will defeat it easy.
(rationale of the Globalists here that want to join Hillary and start WW3 against the Russians)
“I believe Trump and Russia would have just about wiped out isis by now if not for the liberal swaprats disrupting our nation. Liberals are friends to our enemies.”
John McCain is doing all he can to help his buddies.
Wait! Has an Environmental Impact Report been completed and accepted?
The Bell Cobras have had tandem seating since they began.
Good Hunting.
Beautiful machine. I love our aerodynamic force, but there is something really menacingly beautiful in Russian Choppers. Nothing like the scent of hydraulic fluid in the morning.
“....hydraulic fluid in the morning.”
As long as it isn’t coming from your own powertrain.
Never, it’s just unique to the choppers I have been in.
I get to tour the local Army base’s Chinooks every year in September. I have asked the crew chief(s) several times over the past 19 years why the machines always smell of hydraulic fluid/oil. The answer is invariably some version of - It’s their nature. lol...In helos I am told that many things are treated that way that would freak out a fixed wing person.
I was watching a fire fighting helo get it’s tranny fluid changed one day and the A&P pulled the plug on the pan it came out with a string of metal shavings about 2” long stuck to the magnet. I commented that it was time to take it out of service. The guy said “No, as long as the pieces come out the hole it’s good to go!” YIKES!
And what job is that? Continuing the British style Syrian colony under Russian stewardtship? Syria needs to be broken up and out of its fictitious claims.
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