Mi-24A - Revision history

U44629479: Undo revision 189969 by U126168920 (talk)

2024-07-14T19:00:12Z

Undo revision 189969 by U126168920 (talk)

U126168920: No CCIP for guns

2024-07-14T18:03:32Z

No CCIP for guns

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Reformatted

2023-10-06T18:32:27Z

‎Suspended armament: Reformatted

U126556775: New description format

2023-08-04T19:31:49Z

New description format

U44629479: /* Media */ Edits

2023-05-05T11:16:31Z

‎Media: Edits

U100904013 at 03:51, 2 May 2023

2023-05-02T03:51:47Z

U17577377 at 11:25, 11 January 2023

2023-01-11T11:25:34Z

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-01-05T20:51:36Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Flight performance */

2021-10-09T18:15:02Z

‎Flight performance

U6591054: /* Pros and cons */

2021-06-18T04:53:20Z

‎Pros and cons

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 ! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs)
 |-
-| {{Cross}}|| {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
+| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
 |-
 |}
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 128 x S-5K rockets

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 ! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs)
 |-
-| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
+| {{Cross}}|| {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
 |-
 |}
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 128 x S-5K rockets

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 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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 | rowspan="7" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
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-! 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg)
+! [[GSh-23L (23 mm)|23 mm GSh-23L]] cannons (250 rpg)
 | || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs
+! [[OFAB-250sv (250 kg)|250 kg OFAB-250sv]] bombs
 | || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs
+! [[FAB-500M-54 (500 kg)|500 kg FAB-500M-54]] bombs
 | || || 1 || 1 || ||
 |-
-! S-5K rockets
+! [[S-5K]] rockets
 | || 32 || 32 || 32 || 32 ||
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-! 9M17M Falanga missiles
+! [[9M17M Falanga]] missiles
 | 2 || || || || || 2
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 |}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO Code: Hind-A) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet attack helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (NATO Code: Hind-A) was a Soviet multi-purpose attack helicopter designed with the intent of being a versatile combat platform that could serve both as an attack helicopter and a troop transport. It was developed in the late 1960s and entered service in 1972. The Hind quickly gained popularity due to its unique design and impressive capabilities. It could quickly perform medevac missions as well as troop insertion and extraction operations. In addition to that, its assault capabilities were just as impressive, with its powerful armament including a 12.7mm nose-mounted machine gun, rockets, and anti-tank guided missiles. The Hind's ability to operate in various terrains and climates made it a valuable asset for the Soviet military, ensuring its widespread deployment and success in numerous conflicts. Due to its versatility, it is still in use by several nations, including Russia, albeit in more advanced variants.
 == General info ==

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|lTR8bhL4BUc|'''The Mi-24 Family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 1:16 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|o90jz82NemI|'''Ultimate MI-24 Guide''' -By Bob Dickinson}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|o90jz82NemI|'''Mi-24 Ultimate Review''' - ''Bob Dickinson''|lTR8bhL4BUc|'''The Mi-24 Family''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 1:16 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
 == See also ==

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 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|OFAB-250sv (250 kg)|FAB-500M-54 (500 kg)|FAB-500sv (500 kg)|9M17M Falanga|S-5K}}
+{{main|OFAB-250sv (250 kg)|FAB-500M-54 (500 kg)|9M17M Falanga|S-5K|GSh-23L (23 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
 * Without load
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 * 4 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
 * 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-54 bombs (1,000 kg total)
-* 4 x 9M17M Falanga missiles + 128 x S-5K rockets
+* 4 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg = 1,000 total)
-The '''Falanga''' anti-tank missile is the primary anti-tank weapon of the Mi-24A. With a range of 4 km, it can outrange most conventional SPAA, which are effective out to around 3 km. However, it travels relatively slowly (220 m/s) and has SACLOS guidance, which requires the pilot to keep the sight crosshair on the target until the missile hits. At the maximum range of 4 km, this means that the helicopter must remain relatively steady for around 20 seconds, during which time the helicopter will be an easy target.
+The '''Falanga''' anti-tank missile is the primary anti-tank weapon of the Mi-24A. With a range of 4 km, it can out-range most conventional SPAA, which are effective out to around 3 km. However, it travels relatively slowly (220 m/s) and has SACLOS guidance, which requires the pilot to keep the sight crosshair on the target until the missile hits. At the maximum range of 4 km, this means that the helicopter must remain relatively steady for around 20 seconds, during which time the helicopter will be an easy target.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 ! Stock
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+| 311 || 292 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}}
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 ! Upgraded
-| ___ || 335
+| 361 || 335
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 {{main|A-12.7 (12.7 mm)}}
-The Mi-24A is armed with:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 * 1 x 12.7 mm A-12.7 machine gun, nose turret (900 rpg)
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 * 4 x 9M17M Falanga missiles + 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs + 64 x S-5K rockets (500 kg total)
 The '''Falanga''' anti-tank missile is the primary anti-tank weapon of the Mi-24A. With a range of 4 km, it can outrange most conventional SPAA, which are effective out to around 3 km. However, it travels relatively slowly (220 m/s) and has SACLOS guidance, which requires the pilot to keep the sight crosshair on the target until the missile hits. At the maximum range of 4 km, this means that the helicopter must remain relatively steady for around 20 seconds, during which time the helicopter will be an easy target.
 == Usage in battles ==
-<!-- Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB). -->
+<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 The Mi-24A is the first true Soviet attack helicopter. Its high speed (for a helicopter) and decent armour protection make it somewhat similar to the Ilyushin [[IL-2M (1943)|Il-2]] ground attack aircraft, and it can be played in a similar fashion if there is no significant anti-aircraft opposition: it can use its high speed to pull off attack runs, delivering unguided rocket barrages or bombs like a fixed-wing aircraft. If necessary, it can also function like other anti-tank missile-armed helicopters, using the 4 km range of the Falanga anti-tank missile for stand-off attacks beyond the range of most cannon-armed SPAA.
 The biggest threat to the Mi-24A is aircraft, as the helicopter is severely lacking in anti-aircraft weapons other than the machine gun. The Mi-24A is also quite vulnerable to cannon SPAA if it gets within range, as it is a fairly large helicopter and the 4 mm steel plates will not do much against the 20–35 mm cannons normally found on SPAA. Surface and air-to-air missiles are also a significant threat, as the Mi-24A does not have any countermeasures and is not sufficiently agile to reliably evade missiles.
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 === Pros and cons ===
 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
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 * Some armour protection over crew and engines.
 * Access to ballistic computer.
-* Can maintain flight with a single turboshaft engine at half thrust (55-60%)
+* Can maintain flight with a single turboshaft engine at half thrust (55-60%)
 '''Cons:'''

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 * 4 x 9M17M Falanga missiles + 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250sv bombs + 64 x S-5K rockets (500 kg total)
-The Falanga anti-tank missile is the primary anti-tank weapon of the Mi-24A. With a range of 4 km, it can outrange most conventional SPAA, which are effective out to around 3 km. However, it travels relatively slowly (220 m/s) and has SACLOS guidance, which requires the pilot to keep the sight crosshair on the target until the missile hits. At the maximum range of 4 km, this means that the helicopter must remain relatively steady for around 20 seconds, during which time the helicopter will be an easy target.
+The '''Falanga''' anti-tank missile is the primary anti-tank weapon of the Mi-24A. With a range of 4 km, it can outrange most conventional SPAA, which are effective out to around 3 km. However, it travels relatively slowly (220 m/s) and has SACLOS guidance, which requires the pilot to keep the sight crosshair on the target until the missile hits. At the maximum range of 4 km, this means that the helicopter must remain relatively steady for around 20 seconds, during which time the helicopter will be an easy target.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Very fast and manoeuvrable.
+* One of the fastest helicopters in the game.
 * Increased payload options over the Mi-4AV.
 * Some armour protection over crew and engines.
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Larger and heavier than others helicopters; likely to go down after slight rotor damage or at high banking angles
+* Larger and heavier than others helicopters; likely to go down after slight rotor damage or at high banking angles.
-* A slight left sideslip is notable; affects rocket salvos launching while moving (+220 km/h)
+* Poor manoeuvrability.
 * Very limited air-to-air capability.
 * No countermeasures or special imaging technology
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=mi_24a Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 == See also ==
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the helicopter;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''