Mi-35M

Mi-35M

Mi-35M

USSR

VI Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
10.7	10.7	10.3

Class:

Attack helicopter

Utility helicopter

Research:390 000

Purchase:1 010 000

This page is about the Russian attack helicopter Mi-35M. For April Fools event helicopter, see Mi-35 (April Fools). For other uses, see Mi-24 (Family).

Description

The Mi-35M is a rank VI Russian attack helicopter with a battle rating of 10.7 (AB/RB) and 10.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)
	AB	RB
Stock	275	256	5,400
Upgraded	___	___

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Mi-35M is armed with:

• 1 x 23 mm GSh-23L cannon (450 rpg)

Suspended armament

The Mi-35M can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 80 x S-8KO rockets
• 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 40 x S-8KO rockets + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 4 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 8 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 4 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 8 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 8 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 8 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 4 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 8 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total)
• 4 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 4 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
• 8 x 9M120 Ataka missiles + 4 x 9M39 Igla missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets

Usage in battles

The Mi-35M is very good at long-range sniping in tank realistic battles. While playing the distance game, it is important to make sure the chopper does not stay stationary when picking out and shooting at targets or else the Mi-35M will become an easy target. On the other hand, in air battles, the Mi-35M is amazing at sniping enemy helicopters within a 5 km range.

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Compressor		Flak jacket	Offensive 23 mm	APU-8/4-U 4 Shturm	HIRSS
II			Helicopter frame	New 23 mm cannons	APU-8/4-U 8 Shturm	Flares
III	Engine	Replacing helicopter blades	NVD	Gun pod UPK-23-250	APU-8/4-U 4 Ataka	IRCM
IV			Cover	9M39	APU-8/4-U 8 Ataka

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Great missile speed (ATAKA missiles) making it easy to use and aim
• Great 23 mm cannon damage
• IRCM and Flares making it practically immune to enemy AAMs
• Igla AAMs, flare and IRCM resistant and good against enemy jet aircraft

Cons:

• Relatively low ammo reserve on 23 mm

History

The Mi-35M is a modern utility combat helicopter of the Russian army, manufactured by Rostvertol helicopter company. At the moment, the Mi-35M is the most modern modification of the Mi-24 series. During its versatile service in Afghanistan, India, and other locations, the "Hind" performed well but had few vital flaws. A modernized version, titled Mi-35, underwent specific improvements. The helicopter gained new more powerful engines, the metal rotor was replaced by a composite one, the 3-bladed anti-torque rotor was replaced by an X-shaped composite one. The Mi-35M was given fixed landing gear and new shorter wings with only four weaponry mounting points. The weapon itself has also been updated: A 4-barreled 50.cal machine gun in the chin-mounted rotating turret is now replaced by a twin-barreled 23-mm GSh-23L autocannon. Mounted weaponry now consists of two types of ATGMs, modern air-to-ground unguided rockets, 23mm cannon pods, and other changes. The Mi-35M is currently in service in the Russian Air Forces, and other nations. Russian and Iraqi Mi-35M-s fought in recent actions in Syria.

- From Devblog

Media

Images

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Videos

AH-1Z vs Mi-35M - War Thunder Official Channel

The Shooting Range #145 - Metal Beasts section at 00:32 discusses the Mi-35M.

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.

External links

• [Devblog] Mi-35M: Up-to-date "Hind"

USSR helicopters
Attack
Hound	Mi-4AV
Hip	Mi-8AMTSh · Mi-8AMTSh-VN · Mi-8TV
Hind	Mi-24A · ▂Mi-24D · Mi-24P · Mi-24V · Mi-35M
Havoc	Mi-28N · Mi-28NM
Helix	Ka-29
Hokum	Ka-50 · Ka-52