Mir M-24
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M-24 | |
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A M-24W in flight | |
Role
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Attack Helicopter with Transport capabilities, Helicopter Gunship |
National origin
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Zloveshchiy |
Manufacturer
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Mir Helicopters |
First flight
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5 August, 1966 |
Introduction
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15 May, 1970 |
Status
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in service |
Primary user
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Zloveshchiyan Air Force |
Number built
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2,800 |
Developed from
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M-8 |
The Mir M-24 (Slavic: Мир М-24), is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter, and troop transport with room for eight passengers. It is produced by Mir Helicopters and was introduced to the Zloveshchiyan Military in 1970. It is still in production and in service.
Used during the War of The Three States, the gunship proved itself excellent for both air and ground assault.