The Soviet Attack Helicopter

Abstract

This paper examines the evolution of the Soviet attack helicopter through its initial 'gunship' stages to the present sophisticated 'HIND D'. Also, it addresses the corresponding changes in Soviet helicopter tactics which have accompanied their increase in both firepower and maneuverability under the influence on Indochina and the Middle East experiences. Finally, a brief look is taken at possible future development of the attack helicopter force of the Soviet Union specifically, the author predicts that the Soviets will forsake the present scout-attack-and transport abilities of the Hind for a more powerfully equipped and more armored 'artillery platform' type helicopter. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA067345

Entities

People

  • Kevin V. Culhane

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Antitank Warfare
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Employment
  • Fire Support
  • Helicopters
  • Middle East
  • Military Aircraft
  • Rockets
  • Turbines
  • Turboprop Engines
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design