As part of the flight program of the Dubai Airshow 2021 international exhibition, the Mi-28NE attack helicopter manufactured by the Russian Helicopters holding made its first demonstration flight. Guests and participants could see the complex aerobatics of a combat helicopter with unique maneuverability.

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The Mi-28NE “Night Hunter” is a modern attack helicopter designed to carry out search and destroy operations against tanks, armoured and un-armoured vehicles, and enemy personnel in combat, as well as low-speed airborne targets. It can operate night and day, and in adverse weather conditions (Picture source: Russian Helicopters)

The famous Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter in export modification debuted at Dubai Airshow 2021. This is his first show outside of Russia. The Mi-28 family of helicopters is called "Night Hunters" (according to NATO classification - Havoc - "Ravager"). The Mi-28 was adopted by the Russian army as the main attack helicopter of the Aerospace Forces. In the skies of Dubai, the "Night Hunter" has shown its outstanding flight performance. The Mi-28 can perform a number of aerobatics.

Many aerobatics were performed at minimum altitudes and speeds, which is especially important for the survivability of the helicopter in real combat conditions. Under the control of Honored Test Pilot Hero of Russia Sergei Barkov, the Mi-28NE demonstrated combat turns, dives, slides, tail flight, hovering and climbing with rotation.

The pilots demonstrated the vehicle's dynamic capabilities, its stability in the air and controllability. The combat properties of the "Night Hunter" have been significantly expanded due to its maneuverability. He is able to quickly approach the target even with active maneuvering.

Mi-28NE "Night Hunter" in flight  (Picture source: Russian Helicopters)

The Mi-28 attack helicopter has a powerful armament system, which includes a movable automatic 30-mm cannon with a left-right swing range of ± 110 °, anti-tank guided missiles of three types with a range of 6 and 10 kilometers, and air-to-air guided missiles, unguided rockets of two types, suspended cannon containers, aerial bombs up to 500 kg.

The rotor blades of the "Night Hunter" are capable of withstanding the impact of a 30 mm projectile. Its engines of increased power - 2400 hp. each. Flight with one engine is possible if the other is damaged. "Night Hunter" has high survivability. The windshield and side windows of the cockpit are armored. The Mi-28NE cockpit is protected by ceramic armor. Mi-28NE is capable of efficiently performing assigned tasks in hot climates. It is equipped with a new screen-exhaust and dust protection device.

The Mi-28NE is manufactured at the Rostvertol enterprise, which is part of the Russian Helicopters holding.

Mi-28NE "Night Hunter" (Picture source: Tass)