The Wild Beast MI28: Russia and Iran's Most Dangerous Helicopter

The article reviews the Russian MI28 attack helicopter, 'The Wild Beast', comparing it to the American Apache. The helicopter is faster and more powerful, carries diverse armament and heavy armor. It operated in Ukraine in three main missions: flying artillery, hunting mobile targets, and pilot rescue. At least 18 helicopters were shot down, mainly by shoulder-fired missiles and explosive drones. The helicopter is also used by Iran, Algeria, Iraq, and Uganda.

The article reviews the Russian MI28 attack helicopter, known as 'The Wild Beast', comparing it to its American counterpart, the Apache. The helicopter, manufactured by the Mil company, is faster and more powerful than the Apache, carries diverse armament including missiles, rockets, and bombs, and is equipped with heavy armor allowing resistance to enemy fire. The article describes three main missions of the helicopter in the Ukraine war: flying artillery to expose enemy batteries, hunting mobile targets such as tanks and air defense systems, and rescuing downed pilots using a rear emergency compartment. Despite its capabilities, at least 18 helicopters were shot down in Ukraine, mainly by shoulder-fired missiles and explosive drones, with the drone threat remaining without a full technological response. The helicopter is also used by Iran, Algeria, Iraq, and Uganda, and Russia continues to upgrade it.