Mil Mi-28
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Mi-28
Attack Helicopter
The Mil Mi-28 is a twin-engined attack helicopter developed by the Soviet manufacturer Mil OKB, today MIL Moscow helicopter plant, JSC (Russia).
| Crew | 2 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Turboshaft Engines | |
| Engine Model | Klimow / Klimov TW3-117VMA-SB3 / TV3-117VMA-SB3 | |
| Engine Power (each) | 1640 kW | 2200 shp |
| Speed | 306 km/h | 165 kts 190 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 5.700 m | 18.701 ft |
| Range | 450 km | 243 NM 280 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 8.590 kg | 18.938 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 11.700 kg | 25.794 lbs |
| Rotor Blades (main/tail) | 5/4 | 5/4 |
| Main Rotor Diameter | 17,20 m | 56,4 ft |
| Tail Rotor Diameter | 3,84 m | 12,6 ft |
| Rotor Disc Area | 232,4 m² | 2502 ft² |
| Length | 17,01 m | 55,8 ft |
| Height | 3,82 m | 12,5 ft |
| First Flight | 10.11.1982 | |
| Production Status | in production | |
| NATO Code | Havoc | |
| Data for (Version) | Mil Mi-28NE | |
Remarks
Although the Mil Mi-28 was first flown in 1982 it went in series production not until 2005.
| Weblinks | Extras |
| MIL Moscow helicopter plant, JSC |
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