The armies of the world have only recently begun to use attack helicopters.
In fact, there were 27 models of these machines. But which one is the best at the moment? We have compiled a small list, selecting candidates for several important reasons. Taking into account the combined performance, speed, protection, agility, firepower and capabilities of the avionics. All combat helicopters in this list — incredibly powerful machines of death.
Mi-24
Russia
The mi-24 remains one of the most famous attack helicopters in the world. Although the production of the car ceased in 1991, it is still used in many countries. The helicopter is equipped with dual gun caliber 23 mm and carries a rocket Storm-In, Attack-and Hermes-A.
Apache
USA
AH-64D Longbow Apache (“Apache” according to the Russian classification) is the primary attack helicopter of the US Army and is the most widely used attack helicopter in the world. It is actively used during the war in the Persian Gulf. Armed Apache 30-mm cannon M230, carries 16 missiles AGM-114L Hellfire 2, 4 2 Mistral class “air-air” and can be equipped with anti-ship missiles.
Mongoose
Italy
The first attack helicopter developed in Europe. Agusta A129 Mangusta is a double light machine, specially designed to attack armored targets. A pair of 20 mm cannons, machine guns caliber 12.7 and 8 TOW-2A anti-tank missiles.
Kestrel
South Africa
Helicopter Denel AH-2 Rooivalk is intended for attacks on manpower and materiel of the enemy, but also actively used as a machine support and maintenance. On Board the “Kestrel” carries a gun with a caliber of 20 mm, with 6 points of suspension are mounted guided missiles “air-air” and “air-ground”.
Z-10
China
Chinese helicopter Z-10 Gunship is the first specialized attack helicopter China. It is believed that the Z-10 is in the same class as the A-129 Mangusta and Rooivalk AH-2. The body of the helicopter has a standard Gunship configuration with a narrow fuselage. Z-10 is equipped with a 30 mm gun and carries 10 anti-tank missiles HJ-9 or HJ-10.
Tiger
France/Germany
One of the most modern helicopters of the world Eurocopter Tiger currently is in service with Germany and France. This striking twin-engine helicopter average weight was first commissioned in 2003.
Mi-28
Russia
The Russian “Night hunter” (Havok, “Spoiler” according to NATO classification) is designed to search and destroy targets under conditions of active fire resistance of enemy tanks. The maximum speed of this armored killer is 320 km/h, making it a very difficult target. Armed with “Night hunter” two 30-mm cannons and missiles class “air-air” and “air-ground”.
Ka-52
Russia
Predatory contours of the “Alligator” can scare even the experienced pilots of the enemy. This powerful helicopter is one of the fastest and most modern in the world, uses 30-mm cannon, anti-tank missiles missiles Igla-5 “air to air” armored killer is 320 km/h, making it a very difficult target. Armed with “Night hunter” two 30-mm cannons and missiles class “air-air” and “air-ground”.
Viper
USA
Bell AH-1Z Viper is a modern version of AH-1 Cobra. This is the only attack helicopter with a fully integrated air and missile capabilities. 6 suspension points, 16 guided missiles “air-land” and 8 unguided missiles AIM-9.
