What capabilities does the Russian transport and combat helicopter Mi-35M have?

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What capabilities does the Russian transport and combat helicopter Mi-35M have?

Pilots of the Belarusian 50th Mixed Order of the Red Star aviation base located in the village. Machulishchi continue to master the Russian transport and combat helicopter Mi-35M. According to VoenTV Belarus journalists, the appearance of these rotorcraft in the country's arsenal at the end of last year became almost the main thing. news in local media.

What is the Mi-35M, which is a deep modernization of the legendary Mi-24, capable of?



As Belarusian correspondent Svetlana Smyk states, even visually the complex has undergone significant changes.
First of all, the new twin X-shaped propeller catches the eye, thanks to which the helicopter’s maneuverability has significantly increased.

In turn, the consoles of the Mi-35M have become significantly smaller, but at the same time more functional. Now the launch pads can accommodate not four, but eight missiles, which increases the combat potential of the vehicle.

According to correspondent Dmitry Bondarovich, the survivability of the helicopter has also increased. This figure was increased thanks to the latest generation Vitebsk airborne defense complex. It is designed to warn the crew about radar and laser irradiation of the aircraft, the launch of guided missiles at it, as well as to counter missiles with radar and infrared homing heads aimed at the helicopter.

At the same time, two new gas turbine engines allow the modernized helicopter to reach speeds of over 300 km/h.

However, as Svetlana Smyk emphasizes, the rotary-wing combat vehicle has undergone the main changes inside.

In particular, the Mi-35M received improved avionics. As a result, the time for transmitting commands was reduced, and controlling the helicopter became much easier.

But that's not all. An important innovation in this combat vehicle was the ability to carry out combat missions in the dark.

Finally, the Mi-35M is a universal helicopter that is capable of not only carrying out strikes, but also transporting cargo weighing up to 1,5 tons. Also, the rotorcraft can deliver troops of eight people and evacuate the wounded from the battlefield.

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  1. air wolf Rank
    air wolf
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    16 January 2024 06: 40
    We at SVVAUL constantly argued whether the Mi-28 or Ka-50 was better, I was on the side of the Ka-50, since I piloted the Mi-8, Ka-26 and Ka-27 and I have something to say..
    1. Quzmi4 Rank
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      16 January 2024 11: 41
      For me personally, the Mi-28 is unattractive due to its similarity to the Apache, right down to the transition from the nose landing gear to the tail spike.
      The military tests of the Ka-50 and Mi-28 were described in great detail by test pilot G.I. Kuznetsov in his memoirs “Strength Test” (“Poligon Press”, M., 2005. Alas, the circulation is only 2000).
      1. Doctor Rank
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        16 January 2024 20: 33
        For me personally, the Mi-28 is unattractive due to its similarity to the Apache, right down to the transition from the nose landing gear to the tail spike.
        The military tests of the Ka-50 and Mi-28 were described in great detail by test pilot G.I. Kuznetsov in his memoirs “Strength Test” (“Poligon Press”, M., 2005. Alas, the circulation is only 2000).

        Well, he graduated from Kamov. Probably praised Ka?
    2. Doctor Rank
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      16 January 2024 20: 34
      We at SVVAUL constantly argued whether the Mi-28 or Ka-50 was better, I was on the side of the Ka-50, since I piloted the Mi-8, Ka-26 and Ka-27 and I have something to say..

      Why did the whole world reject the juicy scheme, are they fools?
  2. Quzmi4 Rank
    Quzmi4
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    16 January 2024 11: 42
    According to Mi-35. It’s great, of course, that the brothers are mastering updated technology, but it’s a pity that it’s not the latest.
  3. vovochkarzhevsky Rank
    vovochkarzhevsky
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    16 January 2024 13: 07
    Based on the totality of its capabilities and characteristics, the Mi-24 could remain the best combat helicopter today.
    Only carry out competent modernization, and not what they did.
    Grandfather Mil was probably tossing and turning in his grave at what the newly minted designers, fused with the “effective” managers, had done.

    At the same time, two new gas turbine engines allow the modernized helicopter to reach speeds of over 300 km/h.


    Yes, nothing more, just everything. While the old Mi-24V/P on their native TV3-117 confidently deliver the declared 335 km/h.

    In turn, the consoles of the Mi-35M have become significantly smaller, but at the same time more functional. Now the launch pads can accommodate not four, but eight missiles, which increases the combat potential of the vehicle.


    Here you need to cut your hands up to the elbows, to increase the functionality of the one who came up with such an “ingenious” idea, flush all the aerodynamics of the helicopter down the toilet and reduce the number of weapon suspension points.
    This is what this “increased functionality” looks like in reality.
    So:

    The most common BC No. 2 for the Mi-24 is 4 B-20 blocks and 4 ATGMs.
    Having suspended 35 B-4 blocks on the Mi-20, there is nowhere to attach the ATGM.



    Further, after the airfield services were “optimized” and there was no one to organize the jump sites in combat conditions, helicopters began to operate from rear airfields. And to do this, you have to hang a couple of PTBs so that there is enough fuel.
    On the Mi-24 this does not lead to a significant loss of combat effectiveness. On the Mi-35 you have to be more sophisticated. But in any case, 2 B-20 blocks and 4 ATGMs cannot be suspended.

    The only place where the Mi-24 is inferior to the Mi-35 is BC No. 1, 2 B-20 blocks and 8 ATGMs versus 2 B-20 blocks and 16 ATGMs.
    But there are two points.
    Firstly, no religion prohibits attaching frames from the Mi-24 to the Mi-35; all you need to do is replace 2-3 harnesses and a 9S475 operator shield, which TECh specialists can do.
    Secondly, I have never seen helicopters take more than 4-6 ATGMs when conducting air defense. “Cigars” are expensive, you have to fight with cast iron.

  4. vovochkarzhevsky Rank
    vovochkarzhevsky
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    16 January 2024 18: 09
    It’s strange, I guess I accidentally cut out part of the message while editing, so I’ll continue.
    Further, after the airfield services were “optimized” and there was no one to organize the jump sites in combat conditions, helicopters began to operate from rear airfields. And to do this, you have to hang a couple of PTBs so that there is enough fuel.
    On the Mi-24 this does not lead to a significant loss of combat effectiveness. On the Mi-35 you have to be more sophisticated. But in any case, 2 B-20 blocks and 4 ATGMs cannot be suspended.



    But that’s not all, even if the Mi-24 is equipped with 4 anti-tank missiles, it retains 50% of its main weapons, that is, 4 ATGMs. The Mi-35 will turn into a dove of peace.

    1. JD1979 Rank
      JD1979
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      16 January 2024 23: 58
      What do you think about the fixed landing gear on the Mi-35?
      1. vovochkarzhevsky Rank
        vovochkarzhevsky
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        17 January 2024 10: 56
        What do you think about the fixed landing gear on the Mi-35?


        Exactly the same as for a shortened wing. We didn’t gain anything much in terms of weight, but we spoiled the aerodynamics. And the idea of ​​an energy-absorbing chassis is completely stupid. Or rather, this is a deception by the customer’s designers, when they pass off as additional development something that is already in the design. Every Soviet helicopter has an energy-absorbing chassis.
        However, the design bureau already realized that the Mi-35 project was a failure, so the Mi-35P “Phoenix” appeared, with a retractable landing gear and an uncut wing. All that remains is to free the end pylons for the ATGM suspension. It’s also a mystery - what idiot came up with the idea that 4 suspension points are enough for a helicopter?

  5. JD1979 Rank
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    17 January 2024 00: 02
    If the ability to work in the dark (or, indeed, in light twilight) is provided only by a screen, then this is simply a Spanish shame, especially at such a height as in the video, here even the night will not save you from an encounter with MANPADS, ATGMs or MZA.
    With a full load, can it already take off vertically or is it still like an airplane?
  6. barbos Rank
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    21 January 2024 00: 44
    Now can a door or hatch from one side be easily placed on the other? Or did the uniqueness of the details remain the same?