Were on the list as well-known Western developments, as well as quite unexpected Eastern and African combat helicopters... There are also three Russian "iron birds" in the rating.

MIR 24 has collected information about the main bladed "death machines", which to this day can be seen in reports from "hot spots" and at exhibitions of the best examples of military equipment.

10th place. Agusta A129 Mangusta

This Italian attack helicopter was the first fully developed and assembled in Western Europe. Its carrying capacity is 4.6 thousand kilograms, while it can reach speeds of up to 278 km / h. It is usually equipped with three 20mm Lockheed Martin cannons, as well as eight air-to-ground, air-to-air missiles and several dozen unguided rockets. It is in service with the Italian and Turkish Air Force.

9th place. Mi-24 "Crocodile"

8th place. CAIC WZ-10

Chinese helicopter developed on the basis of a Russian project. The crew is housed in it in tandem, which is not found in any other combat vehicle. Used primarily as an anti-tank helicopter. Due to the relatively low carrying capacity, it can accelerate to 300 km / h, while the body of the "iron bird" is made using stealth technology. Armed with a 23-mm cannon, as well as air-to-ground, air-to-air missiles and unguided shells. It is in service with the PRC Air Force.

Photo: 3GO * CHN-405 / mjordan_6

7th place. AH-2

Attack helicopter developed in South Africa. Designed to destroy enemy personnel and equipment. It develops a speed of up to 300 km / h, while there are no seats for passengers, only a pilot and an operator of weapons systems go on board. Equipped with a 20 mm cannon, guided and not guided missiles... It is in service with the South African Air Force.

Photo: Danie van der Merwe

6th place. HAL LCH

5th place. Eurocopter tiger

It was developed by the Franco-German consortium on the basis of three principles: "Should not be visible to enemies", "If it was noticed, it should not be hit", "If it was hit, it should stay in the air." The combat vehicle is equipped with modern systems for reducing visibility, detecting and countering air defense and "survivability". The latter provides for massive armor. Equipped with a 30mm cannon, versatile rockets and 12.7mm machine guns as an additional weapon. It is in service with the armies of Australia, Spain, Germany and France.

Photo: DVIDSHUB - Flickr: French, US forces continue working side by side

4th place. Bell AH-1Z "Viper"

The US-designed attack helicopter features state-of-the-art rotor and tail rotor and avionics. He also acts unmistakably in bad weather conditions and at night. Mainly used by the US Navy. In naval battles, speed is important, so the Viper is one of the fastest combat vehicles, reaching speeds of up to 410 km / h. Armed with a 20mm triple-barreled cannon, big amount air-to-ground missiles and other projectiles. It is also possible to install an additional two guns.

Photo: Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin, USMC - U.S. Marine Corps photo

3rd place. Mi-28N "Night Hunter"

Another helicopter developed at the Mil plant. It is a maneuverable combat vehicle capable of performing many aerobatics. Forward, it can fly at speeds up to 325 km / h, and its lateral speed is 100 km / h. The helicopter copes with tasks perfectly in any weather. It is armed with a 30-mm cannon, several types of missiles, and can also carry small-sized cargo for laying minefields. It is in service with the Air Force of Algeria, Iraq, etc.

Photo: Yevgeny Volkov

2nd place. Ka-52 "Alligator"

The Alligator is a new generation heavily armed reconnaissance helicopter. Develops a good speed of 330 km / h, but this combat vehicle does not need to fly fast. It has a target detection range of up to 300 km, and can also hit armored vehicles at a distance of 100 km. One of the most modern Russian aircraft is equipped with a 30-mm cannon and several versatile missiles. It is interesting that both the crew commander and the operator of weapons systems can control the helicopter.

The helicopter is very effective remedy for the delivery of goods (especially in hard-to-reach places), for the rescue of people, as well as for military use, including as a strike weapon. From their first appearance during the Second World War to the present day, helicopters have been an indispensable tool in military conflicts.

We've put together a list of the ten best attack helicopters in the world for you. Helicopters were evaluated for several characteristics, including avionics, maneuverability, speed and firepower.

#10

CAIC WZ-10

Attack helicopter CAIC WZ-10 (China)

CAIC WZ-10- the first Chinese attack helicopter with a tandem cockpit. It was adopted by the Chinese army in 2011. This helicopter was developed with the help of a Russian KB Kamov.

The helicopter has a standard configuration, with a narrow fuselage tandem cockpit. Weapon in CAIC WZ-10 may consist of a 23-mm cannon, guided and unguided air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles.

CAIC WZ-10 equipped with two turboshaft engines with a capacity of 1285 hp. each. The maximum speed of the helicopter is over 300 km / h. The body is made using stealth technology.

#9

Mi-24

This is the first Soviet attack (attack helicopter), which was released in 1971 and was actively used in various military conflicts. For all the time, more than 3500 units of this machine were produced in various modifications.

Mi-24 was the Soviet counterpart An-64 Apache but unlike Apatch and other western helicopters, the Mi-24 is also capable of carrying up to eight passengers.

Maximum speed Mi-24 in horizontal flight is 335 km / h. The helicopter is equipped with various small arms and cannon armament, depending on the modification. It can also be equipped with various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and unguided missiles or various bomb weapons.

#8

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk

This helicopter is manufactured in South Africa by Denel Aerospace Systems... In South Africa Air Force only 12 attack helicopters are in operation Denel AH-2 Rooivalk... And, although they look like completely new machines, nevertheless, their production was established on the basis of helicopters. Aerospatiale puma... In particular, the Denel AH-2 Rooivalk uses the same engines and main rotor.

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk equipped with two turboshaft power plants Turbomeca Makila 1K2, 1376 kW each.
The Denel AH-2 Rooivalk has a maximum speed of 309 km / h.

The helicopter is equipped with a 20 mm cannon with 700 rounds, as well as guided and unguided missiles.

#7

Bell ah-1 super cobra

Bell ah-1 super cobra is a twin-engined US Army helicopter based on a single-engine helicopter AH-1 Cobra... Created in the early 1980s, this helicopter is the primary assault helicopter for the US Marine Corps.

The power plant of the helicopter consists of two turboshaft engines General electric T700-GE-401 with a capacity of 1285kW each.
The maximum speed of the helicopter is 282 km / h.

The helicopter is equipped with a 20-mm cannon with 750 rounds of ammunition, guided air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as unguided rockets and bombs.

A selection of the best attack helicopters currently in service with the leading countries of the world.

Yes, the time has come when the Chinese military equipment began to hit the top. CAIC WZ-10 is the first Chinese attack helicopter with a tandem cockpit, was put into service in 2011. It was developed in cooperation with KB "Kamov" 1285 hp each, maximum speed 300 km / h.

The progenitor of all Russian attack helicopters, the legend of all times and peoples, meet the Mi 24 !!! Year of creation 1971.Capable of transporting up to 8 people. Maximum speed 335 km / h. Depending on the modification, it was equipped with machine guns of various calibers as well as air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. ...

Incredible but attack helicopters also produced in .... South Africa. The armament of this country is as much as 12 machines. Created on the basis of Aerospatiale puma. The maximum speed is 309 km / h. The main armament consists of 20 mm cannons with an ammunition load of 700 shells, as well as from guided and not guided missiles.

Bell Ah 1 Super Cobra is the brainchild of the American military machine. I think those who played in Battlefield Vietnam immediately recognized this rotorcraft, it was its donor, Bell Ah 1 Cobra, provided air support to the US troops in the bloody war with Vietnam. Bell Ah 1 Super cobra to this day is the basis of the US attack helicopter aviation, although it was developed in the 80s. The maximum speed is 282 km / h. The armament is standard for this type of helicopter: 20 mm cannon with an ammunition load of 750 shells and missiles of various classes.

A129 Designed by Italian designers from Agusta. So Italians can make not only sports cars but also cool helicopters. By the way, it is the first helicopter that was completely independently developed in Western Europe. Top speed 250 km / h. Powered by Rolls Royce Gem 2 turbo engines. -1004D (881 hp)

The AH 1Z Viper is essentially a more sophisticated modification of the Bell Ah 1 Super Сobra. It has an upgraded system of aiming, aiming and firing. It was adopted relatively recently in 2011. Top speed 287 km / h. It has two very powerful engines with a capacity of 1723 hp. with each.

Eurocopter Tiger is another European, created in an alliance between Germany and France. Production began in 2002. It is in service with the following countries: Germany, France, Australia, Spain. Equipped with two turboshaft engines, each power is 1285 hp. Maximum speed is 278 km / h. It is armed with a 30 mm cannon.

MI 28N Known as the Night Hunter, a deeply modified version of MI 28. It was put into service in 2013. According to many technical parameters it has no analogues in the world. It has the most modern equipment. It is capable of operating in the most severe weather conditions. The helicopter is very tenacious as almost all equipment duplicated. Develops 300 km / h, thanks to two engines with a total power of 4400 hp !!! Armed with a 30 mm cannon and missiles.

AH64D Apache Longbow Undoubtedly one of the best helicopters in the history of aircraft construction. Equipped with the most modern electronic systems. This helicopter is armed with attention .... 70 mm cannon (!!!) It can also carry up to 16 missiles of various classes. Maximum speed 265 km / h. Engine power 1890 hp each. I note that this helicopter showed itself especially vividly in the war in the Persian Gulf.

The AH64D Apache Longbow is certainly good, but still the best is perhaps the domestic KA 52 Alligator. It has absolutely unique maneuverability and enormous firepower. The KA 52 implements a coaxial propeller system, thanks to which the helicopter is capable of performing aerobatics. It is capable of performing combat missions in absolutely any weather conditions and even in a hurricane! The total power of the engines is 5000 hp. Armed with anti-tank missile system"Whirlwind" piercing 900 mm armor. It also has a 30 mm cannon that has no analogues in the world, which is capable of penetrating 15 mm armor from a distance of up to 1.5 km. Thanks to KB "Kamov" for the safety of our borders.

All the attack helicopters that appeared after the AH-64 were, to one degree or another, created with a clear eye on it. The AH-64 has proven to be a very successful machine, and even today, more than forty years after its birth, it is one of the best attack helicopters in the world. Maybe the best. In any case, the demand for it remains stably high, which was facilitated by the modernization potential and successful fighting career... And Apache had to fight a lot in its lifetime: from the famous Operation Desert Storm, to numerous subsequent local conflicts... The AH-64 is in service with 16 countries of the world, and in some of them its licensed production has been established.

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The Soviet Mi-28 attack helicopter was supposed to become a direct competitor to the AH-64 thirty years ago. But due to the collapse of the USSR and the subsequent economic difficulties, the adoption of the Mi-28 into service was greatly delayed. Having taken off for the first time in 1982, the helicopter was drafted into the ranks of the armed forces only in 2009, and for the first time it had to take part in hostilities six years later in Syria. Unlike the Mi-24, the helicopter is less visible, easier to maintain, better armored and armed, and can operate in adverse weather conditions and at extremely low altitudes. It cannot land and evacuate troops, like the Mi-24, but, as the history of military conflicts has shown recent years, this feature is useless for the attack helicopter. Not a single country in the world, except for the USSR, has created specialized attack transport helicopters and, apparently, will not create.

However, the designers still provided for a small compartment in the rear of the Mi-28, which can accommodate two people. Another feature of this vehicle is the ability to rescue the crew at an altitude of over a hundred meters using parachutes. In the event of an emergency, the doors of both cabins are automatically fired back, special pillows are inflated to protect the crew from contact with the landing gear, after which the helicopter is evacuated. Currently, the Mi-28 is in service with Russia, Iraq and Algeria, but it lost the Indian tender, largely due to the imperfect electronics and flight navigation system at that time.

The Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter has no analogues in the world. This unique machine has become further development helicopter Ka-50 "Black Shark", with which it is 85% unified. The Ka-52 is the second in the world (after the Ka-50) coaxial attack helicopter, thanks to which it has a very high maneuverability: trial operation of its predecessor during the second Chechen war showed a significant advantage of this model over other helicopters in mountainous areas. Another feature of the Ka-52 is the ejection seat of the crew, which allows the pilot and weapon operator to eject at any height, including ultra-low. It is also the only attack helicopter in the world where the crew is located not in a tandem scheme, but sits side by side in a single cockpit. The pilot and the operator can interchange each other if one of the crew members cannot perform their duties - the helicopter has a duplicated flight and fire control system.

The Ka-52 made its first flight in 1997, and entered service in 2011. Five years later, he and his carrier-based modification Ka-52K took part in the hostilities in Syria. The latter was developed for the Mistral-class helicopter carriers that never joined the Russian Navy, and, unlike its land-based counterpart, has folding propeller blades, improved corrosion protection and more powerful weapons with a new radar station. If we call a spade a spade, the Ka-52K is no longer an attack helicopter in the usual sense of the word, but a helicopter with the capabilities of an attack aircraft. There is no other such helicopter in the world at the moment. In addition to Russia, the Ka-52 was also adopted in service in Egypt. In the land of the pharaohs, he finally reunited with the Mistral helicopter carriers, for which it was created.