Ka-50 Hokum
Notes: This
attack helicopter is known to the Russians as the Werewolf (Ka-50/50N), or Black
Shark, or Erdogan (Ka-50-2) in its export version.
It is unusual for an attack helicopter, being a single seat design, and
for this reason target designation for its laser-guided missiles is usually done
by another aircraft or a ground unit.
(There is also a 2-seat version, the Ka-52 Alligator.)
It is also unusual for a helicopter in that it has an ejection seat, with
an explosive charge blowing off the twin rotors before the seat ejection charge
is triggered.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This is a rather rare aircraft, with only 25 entering service before the
war and an unknown number being manufactured after the Twilight War's
commencement.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Ka-50 |
$1,625,952 |
AvG |
2.5 tons |
10.8 tons |
1 |
18 |
None |
Shielded |
Ka-50N |
$1,939,090 |
AvG |
2.5 tons |
10.83 tons |
1 |
20 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
Ka-50-2 |
$1,897,903 |
AvG |
2.5 tons |
11.13 tons |
2 |
20 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
Ka-52 |
$2,203,069 |
AvG |
2.5 tons |
10.8 tons |
2 |
22 |
FLIR, Image Intensification, Radar |
Shielded |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Ka-50/50N |
620 |
155 |
20/39 |
1800 |
1519 |
5500 |
Ka-50-2/52 |
700 |
175 |
20/44 |
1800 |
1519 |
5500 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Ka-50/50 |
HUD Interface, TFR, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, Laser Designator, IR Suppression, Armored Cockpit, RWR, ECM |
32m |
+3 |
30mm 2A42 Autocannon, 4 Hardpoints |
460x30mm |
Ka-50N |
Helmet/Sight Interface, TFR, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, Laser Designator, IR Suppression, Armored Cockpit, RWR, ECM |
32m |
+3 |
30mm 2A42 Autocannon, 4 Hardpoints |
460x30mm |
Ka-50-2 |
HUD Interface, TFR, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, Laser Designator, IR Suppression, Armored Cockpit, RWR, ECM,
LWR |
32m |
+4 |
20mm GIAT M621 Autocannon, 4 hardpoints |
700x20mm |
Ka-52 |
Helmet/Sight Interface, TFR, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, Laser Designator, IR Suppression, Armored Cockpit, RWR, ECM,
LWR, GPS |
32m |
+4 |
30mm 2A42 Autocannon, 4 Hardpoints |
240x30mm |
Mi-24A Hind A
Notes: This was
the first version of the infamous Hind gunship.
It is used was used by Russia, and was exported to Afghanistan, Algeria,
Libya, and Vietnam. Most of these
helicopters were taken out of active Russian service in 1995, but they were kept
in service in Category 3 and Mobilization-Only units.
Though the Hind was originally meant to be a gunship that could transport
an infantry squad, but it could not lift both its full armament and the squad.
It is still used to insert Spetsnaz teams.
The Russian name for this helicopter is Krokodil (Crocodile).
The Mi-24A
(Hind-A) was the initial production version.
It had a simple flexible mounting in the nose for a 12.7mm machinegun.
The guidance equipment is primitive, with the ability to use only AT-2
Swatter ATGMs and simple rockets or bombs.
The Mi-24F is the same helicopter with the tail rotor on the opposite
side of the tail.
The Mi-24B
(Hind-A) was upgunned with a 12.7mm 4-barrel Gatling gun in a chin turret.
They have the ability to use the updated versions of the AT-2 Swatter
ATGM with SACLOS guidance.
The Mi-24D
(Hind-D) was a strange combination of old and new; the fire control and armament
systems were the same as the Mi-24B, loaded into the airframe of the upcoming
Mi-24V, because of delays due to problems with the new armament system of the
Mi-24V. This new airframe is
capable of more agility. In
addition, the winglets gained the ability to carry up to two drop tanks.
The Hind gained the ability to carry air-to-air missiles, in the form of
AA-8 Aphids. The Hind-D (and later
models) did not normally carry troops; they normally carried replacement ATGMs
instead.
Mi-24V (Hind-E)
has the new airframe; in addition, it has more powerful engines and a new fire
control and armament system.
Launchers were added to the wingtips for missiles.
The standard ATGM became the new AT-6 Spiral (Shturm).
A searchlight was added to the rear of the fuselage to help spot ground
targets at night. The Mi-24VD had strange feature: a rear-mounted DShK in the
back of the fuselage reached by squeezing down a small tunnel in the back of the
crew compartment. This gunner then
dangled his legs through a hole in the fuselage, which was covered by a canvas
bag. This version was produced for
the Russian involvement in Afghanistan.
Most were converted back to standard Mi-24Vs later.
The Mi-24P
(Hind-F) is similar to the Mi-24V, but has a twin 30mm autocannon mounted on the
right side of the nose in place of the normal 12.7mm Gatling gun turret.
There is rare version of this helicopter, the Mi-24G; this version is
identical, but has the guns mounted on the left side of the nose.
The Mi-24VM and
Mi-24PM are Mi-24Vs and Mi-24Ps that have been upgraded to a new standard.
The engines have been upgraded for more power, and the metal rotor glades
have been replaced by glass-fiber ones.
The hardpoints and launchers have been replaced with ones that allow a
greater variety of weapons. The
landing gear is now non-retracting.
The Mi-24VM is armed with a 23mm autocannon in a chin turret; the Mi-24PM
retains the 30mm twin autocannons on the side of the nose.
The Mi-24VP is basically the same, but armed with a GSh-23L twin 23mm
autocannon in the chin turret.
The Mi-24RKhR (Hind-G1) is an NBC
reconnaissance version of the Hind D.
The outer winglet tips are replaced with 6 claws (3 per side), used to
take soil samples from contaminated areas.
This aircraft has been in service since 1983, but only with Russia.
Air samples are sucked in through a vacuum pump on the left side of the
passenger compartment. An NBC Suit
and gas mask are included for each of the 4-man crew.
The Mi-24K
(Hind-
The Mi-24VN is a
night-attack version of the Mi-24VM that has the ability to fire a very unusual
weapon (for a helicopter): the AT-12 ATGM.
It has a FLIR (for navigation, not targeting), and inertial navigation
using color maps on LCD screens.
The Mi-24PN is a PM modified in the same manner.
The Bulgarian
company of Arsenal has upgraded some of Bulgaria’s Mi-24Vs.
Improvements include a French-supplied helmet/sight interface, a GPS
system, and ballistic computer with laser rangefinder for improved accuracy.
The “Super Hind”
Mk III is an upgrade of the Mi-24V by South Africa.
(It is believed that Algeria is the customer.)
The autocannons have been replaced by a chin turret containing a 20mm GI2
autocannon (the same turret as on the Rooivalk).
The avionics and sights have been given a huge upgrade, including GPS, a
radar altimeter, a radio compass, and a laser designator.
The Super Hind can still use Russian weapons, but can also mount US,
European, and South African weapons.
The HMSOP
(Helicopter Multimission Optimized Stabilized Payload) is a modification the
Israelis are doing for Indian Hinds.
It is basically a modern, computerized attack platform inside an old
airframe. The gunner and pilot are
equipped with helmets similar to those used by Apache pilots.
Night vision is state of the art, as is the weapon system and defensive
system.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The following variants of the Hind do not exist: Super Hind Mk III,
HMSOP, Mi-24VM, Mi-24PM, Mi-24VN, Arsenal Mi-24V.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Mi-24A/F |
$441,555 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
11.91 tons |
2+8 |
12 |
None |
Enclosed |
Mi-24B |
$512,623 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
2+8 |
12 |
None |
Enclosed |
Mi-24D |
$527,029 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
2+8 |
12 |
None |
Enclosed |
Mi-24V |
$605,747 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
2+8 |
12 |
WL Searchlight (Rear) |
Enclosed |
Mi-24VD |
$723,328 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12.3 tons |
3+8 |
12 |
WL Searchlight (Rear) |
Enclosed |
Mi-24P |
$779,183 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
2+8 |
14 |
WL Searchlight (Rear), Image
Intensification |
Enclosed |
Mi-24VM |
$886,508 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
10.71 tons |
2+8 |
18 |
Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Mi-24PM |
$1,073,091 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
10.84 tons |
2+8 |
18 |
Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Mi-24VP |
$979,568 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
10.73 tons |
2+8 |
18 |
Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Mi-24RKhR |
$704,372 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
4 |
22 |
WL Searchlight (Rear) |
Shielded |
Mi-24K |
$1,343,385 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
2 |
22 |
FLIR, WL Searchlight (Rear), Image
Intensification |
Enclosed |
Mi-24VN |
$1,247,948 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
10.71 tons |
2+8 |
18 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Mi-24PN |
$1,423,887 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
10.84 tons |
2+8 |
18 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Arsenal Mi-24V |
$1,586,851 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
2+8 |
20 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Super Hind Mk III |
$1,760,278 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12 tons |
2+8 |
22 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Mi-24 HMOSP |
$2,322,225 |
AvG |
2.4 tons |
12.17 tons |
2+8 |
24 |
FLIR, Image Intensification |
Enclosed |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Mi-24A |
599 |
150 |
80/37 |
1890 |
1505 |
4599 |
Mi-24D/RKhR/K/Arsenal |
599 |
150 |
80/37 |
1890 |
1505 |
4599 |
Mi-24V/P/Super Hind/HMSOP |
628 |
157 |
70/39 |
1890 |
1578 |
4599 |
Mi-24VM/PM/VP/VN/PN |
703 |
176 |
70/44 |
1890 |
1578 |
4599 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Mi-24A |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
40m |
+1 |
DShK, 4 hardpoints |
500x12.7mm |
Mi-24B |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers |
40m |
+1 |
YakB 12.7mm Gatling gun, 4 Hardpoints |
1470x12.7mm |
Mi-24D |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Armored Cockpit |
40m |
+1 |
YakB 12.7mm Gatling gun, 4 Hardpoints |
1470x12.7mm |
Mi-24V |
HUD, IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM |
40m |
+2 |
YakB 12.7mm Gatling gun, 6 Hardpoints |
1470x12.7mm |
Mi-24VD |
HUD, IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM |
40m |
+2 |
YakB 12.7mm Gatling gun, DShK (Rear) 6
Hardpoints |
1970x12.7mm |
Mi-24P |
HUD, IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM |
40m |
+2 |
GSh-30K-2 Twin 30mm Autocannon, 6
Hardpoints |
750x30mm |
Mi-24VM/VN |
HUD, IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM |
40m |
+2 |
GSh-23I 23mm Autocannon, 6 Hardpoints |
450x23mm |
Mi-24PM/PN |
HUD, IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM |
40m |
+2 |
GSh-30K-2 Twin 30mm Autocannon, 6
Hardpoints |
750x30mm |
Mi-24VP |
HUD, IR Suppression, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM |
40m |
+2 |
GSh-23L Twin 23mm Autocannon, 6
Hardpoints |
450x23mm |
Mi-24RKhR |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Armored Cockpit,
Soil Sampler Claws, Secure Radios, Datalink System |
40m |
+1 |
YakB 12.7mm Gatling gun, 4 Hardpoints |
1470x12.7mm |
Mi-24K |
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, Armored Cockpit,
Secure Radios, Datalink System, Cameras, IR Suppression |
40m |
+1 |
YakB 12.7mm Gatling gun, 4 Hardpoints |
1470x12.7mm |
Arsenal Mi-24V |
Helmet/Sight Interface, Flare/Chaff
Dispensers, Armored Cockpit, IR Suppression |
40m |
+4 |
YakB 12.7mm Gatling gun, 4 Hardpoints |
1470x12.7mm |
Super Hind Mk III |
HUD Interface, IR Suppression,
Flare/Chaff Dispensers, RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM, Laser Designator,
GPS |
40m |
+4 |
20mm GI2 Autocannon, 6 Hardpoints |
550x20mm |
Mi-24 HMSOP |
HUD Interface, IR Suppression,
Flare/Chaff Dispensers (24), RWR, Armored Cockpit, IRCM, ECM, Laser
Designator, GPS, Target ID |
40m |
+4 |
30mm M-23 Chaingun, 6 Hardpoints |
450x30mm |
Mi-28 Havoc
Notes:
This aircraft is well known for its Paving ability (the ability to fly
long distances at very low altitude), and Paving done in Havoc is only a
Difficult task. Later versions have
a mast-mounted sight similar in nature to the Apache Longbow version. The Havoc
cannot be refueled in air, but often carries drop tanks.
No ejection seats are provided.
The Havoc has a small rear fuselage area that can fit two or three people
(depending on their size) in a cramped manner.
This is intended for the Havoc’s secondary role as a rescue helicopter.
The Mi-28A
(Havoc-A) is the basic version. The
Mi-28N is a night attack version with upgraded sensors, like a mast-mounted
radar and a FLIR in a ball mount under the nose.
The engines are also more powerful.
The Mi-28NE
(Havoc-C) is fully brought up to date.
It has self-sealing fuel tanks, a glass cockpit, a full sensor suite, and
unlike other versions of the Havoc, the Havoc-C does have ejection seats.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Due to its resemblance to the US AH-64 Apache, many tragic mistakes were
made on both sides. In Russian
service, the Havoc lost out to the Ka-50 Werewolf in the attack helicopter
competition, but the Russians placed an order for the Havoc anyway when the
Twilight War picked up to increase their supply of attack helicopters by
production on two production lines.
The Havoc-C does not exist.
Vehicle |
Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
Mi-28A |
$1,415,274 |
AvG |
1.92 tons |
11.66 tons |
2 |
16 |
Image Intensification |
Shielded |
Mi-28N |
$2,192,539 |
AvG |
1.92 tons |
12.66 tons |
2 |
20 |
FLIR, Radar, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
Mi-28NE |
$2,607,633 |
AvG |
1.92 tons |
12.1 tons |
2 |
24 |
FLIR, Radar, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
Vehicle |
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Mnvr/Acc Agl/Turn |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Ceiling |
Mi-28A |
600 |
150 |
20/38 |
1720 |
1477 |
3603 |
Mi-28N |
621 |
248 |
20/62 |
1720 |
1720 |
3603 |
Mi-28NE |
610 |
153 |
20/38 |
|
|
5700 |
Vehicle |
Combat Equipment |
Minimum Landing/Takeoff
Zone |
RF |
Armament |
Ammo |
Mi-28A |
IR suppression, Flare/Chaff Dispensers,
Radar Warning Receiver, Laser Designator, Armored Cockpit, HUD
Interface, RWR, LWR |
40m |
+3 |
2A42 30mm Autocannon, 4 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Mi-28N |
IR suppression, Flare/Chaff Dispensers,
Radar Warning Receiver, Laser Designator, Armored Cockpit, HUD
Interface, RWR, LWR |
40m |
+4 |
2A42 30mm Autocannon, 4 Hardpoints |
250x30mm |
Mi-28NE |
IR suppression, Flare/Chaff Dispensers,
Radar Warning Receiver, Laser Designator, Armored Cockpit, Helmet/Sight
Interface, RWR, LWR, TFR |
40m |
+4 |
2A42 30mm Autocannon, 4 Hardpoints |
460x30mm |