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The Afghan air force suddenly has it’s version of guns in the sky. Old but deadly Russian Mi-35 attack helicopters, once used to kill Afghans during the Soviet invasion are now deployed to protect the Afghan army fighting terrorists.American air force Brig. General Walter Givhan tells me this is a proud moment for U.S. Trainers who have sowed the seeds for a rebirth of the Afghan air force.These pictures show live fire exercises of the Mi-35’s firing weapons. They will now be used to guard even Afghan President Karzai when he fly s in his Afghan helicopter. The Afghan airforce now numbers about 35 aircraft ranging from helicopters to transport planes and it’s growing.Many new Afghan pilots go to flight school in American for advanced training.The helicopters are old but fierce and a formidable airborne force against the Taliban resurgence.
5 comments:
biggest advantage of mi3 over other helicopters is that it can carry troops as well while apache,cobra ka50/52 can't
and don't know why india wants retire their mi35
anyway mi35 still being sold to brazil,indonesia
Yes Mi-35 can carry troops along with weaponry making them one of their kinds and are more like Flying IFV. India is now looking for a dedicated advance gunship attack helicopter for its armed forces to perform antitank role and that’s the reason they are interested in the AH-64D, AH-1 King Cobra, Mi-28
to asian defence
i thaink MI35 can also carry upto 16 anti tank missiles for sure
and what just 24 attack helicopters can do against thousands of tanks
To Anonymous @ June 8, 2009 7:08 AM
It is not just the matter of number of weapons but also the quality of weapons and ability of platform. Just for example AH-64D is a much better then AH-64A
24 is initial order Attack helicopters are used in mostly situation where army is in need of quick back firepower and these are not intended to replace the traditional tank versus tank engagements
I've got a ride in it. It feels awesome.
Just joking...ha...ha...ha...
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