Czech Mil Mi-24V Hind combat helicopter.
The Mil Mi-24 (NATO code name: Hind) is a large Russian attack helicopter that can also carry a small number of military personnel.
The base of the helicopter is the Mil Mi-8, with two engines on top driving the rotor. Under two small wings are made six suspension points for weapons. These wings also provide elevator at the same time.
The fuselage is heavily armored and the titanium rotor blades can withstand impacts from 12.7mm bullets. The cockpit is a pressurized cabin to protect the crew during nuclear, biological or chemical warfare. The helicopter has retractable three-piece landing gear.
This photo was taken on Aug. 31, 2014 during AIR 14 airshow at Payerne Air Base in Switzerland.
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