Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind vs Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM
Full specs: Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM
Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind and Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM leads on weapons payload (2,300 vs 1,500 kg). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 335 km/h ✓ | 320 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 270 km/h ✓ | 265 km/h |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 450 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,500 m | 5,600 m ✓ |
| Rate of climb (m/s) | 13 m/s | 14 m/s ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 ✓ | 4 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,500 kg | 2,300 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 17.5 m | 16.9 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 8,400 kg | 8,095 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 11,500 kg | 12,100 kg |
| Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,200 hp | 2,200 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 2,648 ✓ | 30 |
| Operator countries | 50 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind and Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 335 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind has the longest range at 450 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM carries the largest weapons payload at 2,300 kg.
Which has the higher hardpoints? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind has the higher hardpoints at 6.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind has the higher cruise speed at 270 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM has the higher service ceiling at 5,600 m.
Is the Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind better than the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM? +
On the public specs we track, the Russian Helicopters Mi-24 Hind leads on 3 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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