Country
of origin: USSR.Type: Assault and anti-armour helicopter.
Powerplant: Two Isotov TV3-117
turboshafts of 2200 shp each.
Capacity: Eight-man assault squad.
Armament: Four-barrel 12.7 mm rotary
gun in nose barbette and upto 1500 kg of external ordinance including Scorpion anti-tank
missiles.
Maximum take off weight: 11,000 kg.
Maximum cruise speed: 310 kmph (192
mph) at 1000 m (3280 ft.).
Maximum range: 750 km (466 miles).
Service ceiling (i.g.e.): 4500 m
(14,765 ft.).