Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship

Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship

Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship

Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship

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Overview

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 is now employed by militaries across the world. 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/ theatres and for different armies.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781782001416
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 07/20/2012
Series: New Vanguard , #171
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 48
File size: 11 MB
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About the Author

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. He lives and works in Bulgaria.

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. Besides his artistic interests he is also a keen musician and motorcyclist. He lives in Surrey with his wife and daughter, and two cats.
Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist with two decades of experience in the video games industry, both as a 3D artist and an Art Director. He has a passion for military history, gaming and riding his motorbike. He lives in Warwickshire with his wife, daughter and menagerie of pets.

Table of Contents

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