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Mi-28NM
The most advanced production variant of Russia's dedicated tandem-seat attack helicopter, adding a mast-mounted radar, upgraded avionics, and a two-seat cockpit optimized for night operations. It succeeds the Mi-28N and is intended as a modern counterpart to the Apache in the Russian Aerospace Forces.
In service since 2019 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-01
320
km/h
450
km range
5,600
m ceiling
2,300
kg payload
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2019. Status: active · ~30 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Mi-28NM can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 320 km/h |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 265 km/h |
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 450 km |
| Service ceiling Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon. | 5,600 m |
| Rate of climb How fast the aircraft gains altitude. Higher means better energy recovery in combat. | 14 m/s |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 30 mm 2A42 chain gun |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts. | 4 |
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 2,300 kg |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Armored cockpit tub rated against 12.7 mm rounds and shell fragments |
|---|---|
| Countermeasures Self-protection: chaff, flares, DIRCM, towed decoys, smoke dischargers, jammers. | L-370 Vitebsk electronic warfare suite, chaff, flares |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 16.9 m |
|---|---|
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 3.82 m |
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 8,095 kg |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 12,100 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 2 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | 2x Klimov VK-2500-02 turboshaft, 2200 hp each |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 2 |
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 2,200 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turboshaft |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | Mast-mounted millimeter-wave radar |
|---|---|
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Tor day/night electro-optical sighting system, helmet-mounted display |
| Thermal imaging Thermal sights for night and obscured-visibility operations. | Yes |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 30 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public Russian Helicopters and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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T129 ATAK Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM has a maximum speed of 320 km/h.
What is the range of the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM has a maximum range of 450 km.
What is the weapons payload of the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM can carry up to 2,300 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM weigh? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM has a combat weight of 12,100 kg.
How many crew does the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM require? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM requires a crew of 2.
What is the main armament of the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM's primary weapon is the 30 mm 2A42 chain gun.
What engine does the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM use? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM is powered by the 2x Klimov VK-2500-02 turboshaft, 2200 hp each.
What is the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM used for? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM is a helicopter typically used for close air support, anti armor.
How many countries operate the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM cost? +
Russian Helicopters Mi-28NM: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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