Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship

With its distinctive double-cockpit design, the Mi-24 'Hind' is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the Cold War, and has achieved near-legendary status in the annals of military history.
The first Soviet helicopter to function as both a gunship and an assault transport, it served extensively in Afghanistan, and has been employed by militaries across the world for many years since. Written by an expert on the 'Hind', an drawing on manufacturing and military sources, this book presents the Mi-24 in all of its brutal glory, from design and development to deployment and combat.
Also included are a number of color plates showing the distinct paint schemes employed by various nations in a range of theaters and for different armies.

Alexander Mladenov is an internationally renowned expert on Russian and Eastern European aviation topics, from Soviet era developments through to state of the art equipment.
Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he currently works as Art Director for a leading UK games developer.

Introduction
Design and development
Variants and users
Weapons and tactics
Operational history
Bibliography
Colour plate commentary
Index