Russian Helicopters commenced flight testing of the improved Mi-28N Night Hunter combat helicopter on October 12, from its plant in Moscow....
Russian Helicopters commenced flight testing of the improved Mi-28N Night Hunter combat helicopter on October 12, from its plant in Moscow.
The maiden test flight comes after the helicopter achieved first hover flight on September 9.
The new radar fitted above the main rotor assembly, like Boeing Apache attack helicopter's Longbow radar, can detect and engage ground targets with pin point accuracy.
Mi-28N has improved survivability against ground fire with the cabin armour and composite rotor blades.
The armoured cabin can withstand 20 mm calibre guns and the composite main rotor blade can safely complete flight even after being hit by 20-30 mm caliber shells. Moreover, the fuel system can suppress explosion or ignition of fuel tank.
The shock absorbing crew seats and parachute escape system also improve crew survivability.
Stealthiness has been increased with the reduction of RF signature and noise suppression.
The glass cockpit with integrated avionics suite allows to search, detect and identify ground and air targets, define their coordinates and provide target designation for ground and air command centers.
Armaments include guided, unguided missiles and bombs along with a chin mounted 30 mm turret gun that can be fired using the pilot's Helmet mounted display.
The 10,900 kg helo is powered by two VK-2500 turboshaft engine that has a rated power of 2200 hp each.
The maiden test flight comes after the helicopter achieved first hover flight on September 9.
Featuring improved targeting system and new composite main rotor blades, the upgrade was carried out based on Russian Army's operational experience in Syria.
The cockpit with dual controls has been upgraded to improve situational awareness of the pilot, along with new navigation, guidance and flight control systems.
The cockpit with dual controls has been upgraded to improve situational awareness of the pilot, along with new navigation, guidance and flight control systems.
The new radar fitted above the main rotor assembly, like Boeing Apache attack helicopter's Longbow radar, can detect and engage ground targets with pin point accuracy.
Mi-28N has improved survivability against ground fire with the cabin armour and composite rotor blades.
The armoured cabin can withstand 20 mm calibre guns and the composite main rotor blade can safely complete flight even after being hit by 20-30 mm caliber shells. Moreover, the fuel system can suppress explosion or ignition of fuel tank.
The shock absorbing crew seats and parachute escape system also improve crew survivability.
Stealthiness has been increased with the reduction of RF signature and noise suppression.
The glass cockpit with integrated avionics suite allows to search, detect and identify ground and air targets, define their coordinates and provide target designation for ground and air command centers.
Armaments include guided, unguided missiles and bombs along with a chin mounted 30 mm turret gun that can be fired using the pilot's Helmet mounted display.
The 10,900 kg helo is powered by two VK-2500 turboshaft engine that has a rated power of 2200 hp each.
