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| Russian Air Force Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashes In Crimea, Pilot Kills |
Crimea - A heavy attack helicopter belonging to the Russian Air Force, Mi-28N, crashed in Crimea and caused the death of both crew members. The Russian defense ministry said in a release that the helicopter crashed at around 16:00 on Friday (12/5) while carrying out a training flight. It added that the helicopter was flying without ammunition and was not damaged on the ground by the crash.
Mi-28N Night Hunter is designed to destroy armored vehicles, fortifications, can also attack enemy aircraft or helicopters. This tandem seated helicopter can operate in all weather both day and night.
The Mi-28 has full armored cabin protection, including the windscreen, which is resistant to impacts from 7.62mm and 12.7mm shells and 20mm shrapnel. This helicopter is equipped with a variety of weapons under its small wings, generally in the form of 16 Ataka-V anti-tank missiles and 40 S-8 rockets or 19 S-13 rockets.
.Other weapons that can be carried are 9K121 Vikhr and 9M123 Khrizantema anti-tank missiles, then Iz 305 and Igla-V or Vympel R-73 air-to-air missiles. Under his chin is a 30 mm caliber Shipunov 2A42 cannon loaded with 250 bullets.