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Mi-28N Night Hunter Combat Helicopter

Mi-28N Night Hunter Combat Helicopter
Mi-28N Night Hunter Combat Helicopter
The Mi-28N Night Hunter helicopter retains most of the structural style of the Mi-28. the most distinction is that the installation of an integrated electronic combat system. other modifications include: new main gearbox for transmitting higher power to the rotor; new high-efficiency blades with swept-shaped tips; and an engine fuel injection control system. The Mi-28N is to become the fundamental shock helicopter of Russian Army Aviation. the need for all-weather helicopters generated the purchase of Mi-28N.

The main sensors of the integrated electronic combat system are the microwave radar antenna, mounted above the rotor head, and a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) system. The system displays the helicopter location on a moving map indicator, and flight, systems and target info|data on liquid crystal displays. The crew are equipped with night-vision goggles.