3) ii. Mi-28NM
In 2009, a new version of the Mi-28N was released. Due to the removal of the nose antenna, a new H025 radar station for all-around visibility, more powerful VK-2500P engines with FADEC instead of the previous Klimov TV3-117VMA engines, and improved rotor blades, the helicopter’s nose hull has been redesigned, resulting in a 13 percent increase in maximum speed and a 10% increase in cruise speed. Aside from that, it boasts a new onboard radio-electronic data processing system called “Izdeliye 296” as well as an improved fire-control system. It can be equipped with anti-tank missiles 9M123 Khrizantema-V and 9M127-1 Ataka-VM.
Mi-28NE
3) iii. Mi-40
Mil Mi-40 was a potential utility variant of the Mi-28 that was first suggested in 1983, announced in 1992, and flown for the first time at the Moscow Airshow in 1993. In the “Aerial Infantry Fighting Vehicle” category, it was planned to replace the Mil Mi-24 and Mi-8 assault helicopters. It has two Klimov TV3-117 turboshaft engines producing 1,863 kW each, a four-blade main rotor and four-blade Delta H tail rotor (both Mi-28), and retractable tricycle-type landing gear. It has a 3300 m ceiling, a maximum speed of 314 km/h, and a cruise speed of 260 km/h, and weighs roughly 11–12,000 kg.
Mi-40
