MIL MI-24 Hind Czech Air Force

Scale: 1:72
Publisher/Brand: Panzerkampf
Size: Approx W 24.13 x L 27.30
Squadron: Czech Air Force 331st Attack Helicopter Sqn
Campaign:  Beja AB, Portugal, NATO Tiger Meet 2002
Registration:  #0815
Production: Limited
Release Date: July 2024
Colours: as shown
 
Panzerkampf is a manufacturer known for their detailed models of military vehicles and aircraft. Here are some characteristics of Panzerkampf models:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals.
Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
Selected moving parts such as canopies, control surfaces, and swing-wings.
 
History:
 
The Mil Mi-24, also known by its NATO reporting name Hind, is a significant piece of aviation history. This large helicopter serves multiple roles, including as a gunship, an attack helicopter, and a low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers.
It was produced by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and first introduced by the Soviet Air Force in 1972. Despite its age, the Mil Mi-24 remains a popular choice and is currently in use by numerous countries around the world. Its enduring popularity attests to its robust design and versatility.
 
The Mil Mi-24 helicopter is equipped with a variety of armaments, making it a formidable force in the battlefield. Here are some of its main armaments:
30 mm Autocannon: By default, the Mi-24 is armed with a single 30 mm autocannon.
Air-to-Ground Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: It has air-to-ground anti-tank guided missiles attached to each of its stub wings.
Rocket Pods: The stub wings also contain twin 57 mm rocket pods1.
Pod Machine Gun: There’s a pod machine gun in the nose.
Fixed Auto Cannons: The helicopter is equipped with fixed auto cannons.
Anti-Tank Missiles: Anti-tank missiles can be mounted on the wing tips.
Machine Guns: Additionally, machine guns can be mounted in the passenger compartment sides.
12.7mm Four-Barrel Yak-B Machine-Gun: Some variants are armed with a single 12.7mm four-barrel Yak-B machine-gun under the nose.
57mm Rocket Pods: They can also carry four 57mm rocket pods.
SACLOS 9M17 Phalanga Anti-Tank Missiles: Some variants can carry four SACLOS 9M17 Phalanga anti-tank missiles.
These armaments can vary based on the specific variant of the Mil Mi-24 and the requirements of the mission it is deployed for. The helicopter’s ability to carry a wide range of weapons loads contributes to its versatility and effectiveness in various combat scenarios.