The Mi-24 is a twin-engined with a five-bladed primary rotor and three-bladed end rotor aircraft. She initial helicopter to enter solution utilizing the Russian Air Force as an assault transport and gunship. First test-flights in 1968, 1st models had been delivered to the armed forces for assessment in 1970. Operated by the Soviet Air Force, and over thirty other nations. Its NATO reporting title is �Hind�.