Initially fielded in limited numbers to supplement conventional Soviet helicopter close air support forces before the Mi-28 could become fully operational, the Mi-35 became a mainstay of the Soviet Air Cavalry forces. Based on the widely successful Mi-24 Hind chassis, the Mi-35 features upgraded all weather capabilities including all glass night-vision compatible cockpits, FLIR, INS, and GPS. Additionally, the powerplants have been upgraded to the improved Klimov TV3-121VMA turboshafts, rated at 2194 shp each. The Mi-35 retains all the features which made the Hind a workhorse of the Soviet military: steel laminate armor, bulletproof glass windscreens, retractable landing gear with low-pressure tires for operations from unimproved fields, and a cargo area capable of holding up to eight fully equipped troops or two stretcher casualties and two medical personnel. Armament wise, the Mi-35 mounts a single autocannon in a remote undernose turret, while the aft mounted weapon wings have two ordinance stations apiece, each capable of carrying up to 300kg of stores. There has never been a more devastating combination of firepower, armor, and maneuverability.
| Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armour | Sig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 280 | 25 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Autonav | Pilot | Sensor | Cargo | Load | |
| 2 | -- | 5 | 20 | 1800 | |
| Seating | 1+1+4b(f) | Setup/Breakdown | N/A | ||
| Entry | c+c+2d | Landing/Takeoff | VTOL | ||
| Fuel | Jet Turbine ( 3000 liters ) | Economy | 0.1 km/liter | ||
| DP Cost | 2956 | Cost | 740,000 ¥ | ||
| Template | Attack Helicopter | Reference | Rigger 3 | ||
| Features |
Contingency Maneuver Controls (Rating 4) ECCM (Level 3) ECM (Level 3) External Rocket Mounts (Quantity 4) Medium Launch System External Remote Small Turret Ammunition Bin: 2000 rnds cannon Gunnery Recoil Adjusters (fixed turret) (Level 9) Thermal Baffles 2 Folding Bench Seats (4) with armor (2 points) |
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