Mil Mi-35
Mil Mi-24 and Mi-35 Hind family reviewed
Known as the world’s most numerous attack helicopter, the Mi-24/35 Hind is still in production in Russia, with a series of upgrades and continuing interest from operators. Alexander Mladenov reports
Why is Brazil retiring its Mi-35M gunships after just 10 years of ops?
The decision by Brazil to ditch its Hind gunships by the end of 2022 came as a surprise. AirForces Monthly examines the factors behind the grounding of the fleet
Russia's helicopter portfolio: In a tail spin
Alexander Mladenov reviews Russia’s military rotorcraft exports of the past decade and what remains of deliveries to the largest markets
European Mi-24/35 Survey: Twilight Years of Cypriot Hinds?
Cyprus has been a well-established Mil Mi-35P operator since 2001. However, due to spares shortages, overhaul demands and budget woes, the future of the Hind-F in the Cypriot National Guard's ranks remain uncertain, as we explain
European Mi-24/35 Survey: Bulgaria's Marginal Capability
Having once boasted a 44-strong Hind fleet, the Bulgarian Air Force's attack helicopter capability was cut in half in 1999 and later reduced to just six Mi-24Vs, with just two examples being airworthy at any one time. We provide expert analysis on Bulgaria's remaining Hind fleet
European Mi-24/35 Survey: The Last Hinds
A formidable gunship and a veteran of the Cold War, the Mil Mi-24/35 is one of the most recognisable attack helicopters in the world. This week, Key.Aero will survey the seven remaining European operators of the venerable Hind, which looks set to decrease in the coming years
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: New scheme for Czech Mi-35 Hind
Mi-35 3369 has never been seen in public in these marks – until now. Watch it captured on video for the first time ever.
Rebel group claims responsibility for Ethiopian Mi-35 crash
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front – a paramilitary rebel group in Ethiopia – has claimed to have shot down an Ethiopian Air Force-operated Mil Mi-35 attack helicopter, which was lost to attrition on April 20
Russian Helicopters seeks Mi-35P exports in Africa
Russian Helicopters (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is seeking to export its modernised Mil Mi-35P "Hind-F" attack helicopters to African nations with a showcase at the Russia-Africa Economic Forum.
Cypriot Gunships
The Cypriot National Guard’s Mi-35 Hind and SA342 Gazelle attack helicopters are very rarely reported on. Dirk Jan de Ridder and Menso van Westrhenen visited what may well be the European Union’s most exotic attack helicopter squadron.