The Ministry of Defence of Russia has ordered two improved variants of Mi-28NM attack helicopters, the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper reported on 17th of December.
The Ministry of Defence of Russia signed a contract with holding company “Russian Helicopters”, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation, for the production of an installation batch of new Mi-28NM helicopters.
“Russian Helicopters” will deliver first 2 Mi-28NM helicopters in 2018, under the terms of a contract awarded to the company.
The Mil Mi-28NM is an upgraded version of the Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopter. The helicopter features a 360-degree radar and advanced weapons guidance system that ensure faster target acquisition through an upgrade to the Mi-28NM’s fire control system.
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Unlike its predecessor, the Mi-28NM can be piloted by the gunner and is better suited for the use of high-precision ordnance.
“Innovative technology and solutions implemented in the design of that (Mi-28NM) helicopter not only improved its characteristics but also made the Mi-28NM an almost perfect combat vehicle,” Russian Helicopters CEO Alexander Mikheev said.
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As Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said, this helicopter will be main attack helicopter of Russian Armed forces in next 10 years.
Yury Borisov expressed hope that the upgraded Mi-28NM will make a significant contribution to improving the combat capabilities of the Russian Defence Ministry’s army aviation.