Legendary attack helicopter Mi-24 received the next modernization under the working title of the Mi-35P +, We work jointly held Design Bureau “mile” and the company “Rostvertol”. On it informs RIA Novosti reported with reference to the statement by the Director of the holding “Russian Helicopters” Andrew Boginsky.
As explained by the general director of the holding company, in the course of modernization of the helicopter got a new weapon control system – analog-to-digital system for guided missiles, until that time on helicopters of this type is not to apply, as well as a new opto-electronic system. According Boginsky, on upgraded helicopters supposed to use guided missiles “attack” or “Vortex”.
In addition the life of the helicopter has been increased, which is now 45 years (previously 30 years).
It gives the economic feasibility of the modernization of these machines
– said Boginsky.
he stressed, that this work will help “reach out” to customers in those countries, wherein in operation a large number Mi-24 helicopters of previously delivered, Firstly – It is the African continent.
This is primarily African countries, where you have to take into account budgets. We give the possibility to himself, and Rosoboronexport to sell the modernization of the existing fleet
– he told.
earlier it was reported, that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the basis of the use of helicopters in Syria, decided to start a large-scale program of modernization of Mi-35M helicopters to the level of Mi-35MV. In the course of modernization in the helicopter will be installed a new armor, new engines, as well as surveillance and sighting system OPS-24N1, airborne defense against attacks antiaircraft “With President” and new radar. In respect of these weapons yet.
