Symbol of the Soviet "threat", the Mil Mi-24 attack helicopter was operated by the Soviet Air Force since 1972. A heavily armed and armoured gunship, the Mi-24 is also fast and capable of transporting 8 passengers. It became world famous due to is extensive use during the Soviet-Afghan war. At the end of 1990, the Soviet Army had 1,420 Mi-24s and it was also utilised by several other Warsaw Pact armies.
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