Pakistan to get four MI-35M attack helicopters from Russia
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Russia has agreed to provide four MI-35M choppers to Pakistan, with a contract expected to be signed in June.
A payment plan has been agreed between Pakistan and Russia.
Pakistan will use the multirole MI-35M attack helicopters in fight against terrorism.
The multirole MI-35M attack helicopter is a comprehensive modernisation of the MI-24V. The MI-35M is developed by the MIl Moscow Helicopter Plant.
According to russianhelicopters.aero, the MI-35M offers round the clock:
- Combat use of guided and unguided weapons in regular and challenging climate conditions;
- Operational for attack flights at altitudes of 10-25 m daytime and 50 m at night over land or water.
- Landing-transporting up to 8 paratroopers, with equipment, in the transport cabin;
- Transporting MIlitary supplies or other cargo weighing up to 1,500 kg internally. The MI-35M is also fitted with an external sling system, expanding its cargo carrying capacity to 2,400 kg.
- Medical uses include carrying the sick and injured along with medical personnel.