MAIDEN FLIGHT BY UPGRADED MI-28N ATTACK HELICOPTER

Upgraded Mi-28N attack helicopter made its first test flight on October 13 while its first hovering was completed on September 9 of this year. The flight was successful and the upgraded attack helicopter has significant improvements. The upgraded Mi-28N is a highly effective attack helicopter which is able to perform a wide range of tasks from aerial reconnaissance and target designation to destruction of diverse array of ground and air targets. The helicopter is also equipped with a new guidance, navigation and flight control system and the crew cabin is armoured and protects against armour-piercing bullets and projectiles with a calibre up to 20mm.