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Russia shows Mi-28NM helicopter launching a cruise missile
Russia has released video of a Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching a missile during operations in Ukraine.
The Russian Defence Ministry said the helicopter crew used the Dand-T missile against enemy drone operators and a control point.
The Dand-T is described as a loitering cruise missile, adapted from a training target drone by adding a warhead and guidance equipment.
Analysts estimate its range at about 500km and its warhead weight at 135kg.
The footage appears to show the missile in combat use, making it a reported first for Russia’s latest Dand-T missile.
The video shows the helicopter taking off with missiles mounted beneath its wings before launching one.
Russia released video showing an Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching a small cruise missile.
The Russian Defense Ministry posted the footage on Telegram on November 7, according to Yonhap.
The video shows the helicopter taking off with a missile mounted under its wing and then firing it.
The ministry said the crew attacked enemy drone operators and a control point.
Analysts cited by military outlets estimate the missile’s maximum range at about 500 kilometres and its warhead weight at 135 kilograms.
- Who
- The Russian Defense Ministry released the video, which shows an Mi-28NM helicopter crew launching a missile.
- What
- The footage shows the helicopter firing a small cruise missile.
- When
- The ministry posted the video on November 7; the year is not stated in the article.
- Where
- The video was posted on the ministry’s Telegram channel. The location of the launch is not stated.
- Why
- The ministry said the crew attacked enemy drone operators and a control point.
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The Russian Defense Ministry posted the Mi-28NM missile-launch video on its Telegram channel.
Yonhap published an article about the footage.
- Helicopter
- Mi-28NM
- Missile
- Dand-T loitering missile
- Estimated maximum range
- About 500 kilometres
- Estimated warhead weight
- 135 kilograms
- Video release
- November 7, year not stated
What people are saying
The Mi-28NM helicopter crew carried out a Dand-T loitering missile strike against enemy drone operators and a control point.