Extreme flight of the Iraqi Mi-35. Video: https://t.co/Zj23ERCEY6 pic.twitter.com/IVqO0GpqbC
— Ivan O'Gilvi (@o_gilvi) January 31, 2021
In Arab social networks, a video of the flight at an extremely low altitude of the Mi-35M helicopter appeared. The air incident occurred over one of the highways in Iraq.
As stated in the annotation to the video, the helicopter was patrolling the territory and escorted a truck with military personnel. At some point, the pilot decided to fly next to the body of the car. Judging by the video, the servicemen in the car experienced a lot of emotions and demanded that the pilots go higher.
It should be noted that the Russian-made Mi-35M transport and combat helicopters are actively used in the Iraqi Air Force. During the fight against the terrorists, the Mi-35M managed to show its best side. In addition to the traditional high survivability, they also demonstrated the ability to effectively fight both day and night - the helicopter is equipped with a modern observation and sighting station with a thermal imaging channel.
The twin 23-mm guns have a supply of 450 shells. Anti-tank guided missiles "Shturm" are supplemented with unguided projectiles S-8 and S-13. The helicopter crew is two people. Maximum speed up to 300 km/h. The weight can reach up to 11,500 kilograms. The vehicle can carry eight paratroopers.
Nikolay Grishchenko
