Can you fly around the world in a helicopter?

Two pilots have flown a helicopter around the world in a record 13 days, breaking the previous record by four days during a trip that took them through 15 countries, 24 time zones and 30 states. “We figured flying around the world was pretty big.”

Can the MI-24 hover?

Mi-24 Hind can hover, it’s a helo. However, its ability to hover might be influenced by weapons loadout, cargo, amount of fuel, gravity center etc.

What limits a helicopter’s altitude?

The maximum altitude which can be reached during forward flight typically depends more on the ability of the engine to breathe the thinner air than the rotor’s ability to provide lift. Turbine-engined helicopters can reach around 25,000 feet.

How long would it take to fly around the world in a helicopter?

Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik shattered the world record for fastest trip around the world by helicopter. They went around the world in 11 days.

Why is the MI 24 called the hind?

The first Mi-24s were delivered to the Soviet Air Force in 1970. NATO did not learn about the helicopter until 1972, when it gave it the codename “Hind” (all NATO codenames for Soviet helicopters started with the letter “H”). This gave the Hind a prehistoric appearance.

Is the MI 24 a good helicopter?

The Russian-developed Mi-24 “Hind” helicopter is one of the most deadly and versatile aircraft on the planet. For 30 years, the gunship has given the Russian military incredible battlefield mobility. Now, it is a crucial piece in the air forces of at least 34 countries and has amassed an impressive record in combat.

What is the highest a helicopter has ever flown?

40,820 ft
Decades in the Making That’s when legendary French aviator Jean Boulet, piloting an Aérospatiale SA 315 Lama, set the world record for the highest altitude flight in a helicopter at 12,442 m (40,820 ft).

Are there any Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters in the US?

There are currently at least two Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters privately owned in the U.S. by the Lancaster Air Museum in Lancaster, Texas. The aircraft fly frequently at events and airshows around the country.

Why did the Soviet Union develop the Mi-24 helicopter?

The development and use of gunships and attack helicopters by the US Army during the Vietnam War convinced the Soviets of the advantages of armed helicopter ground support, and fostered support for the development of the Mi-24.

Why is the Mi-24 such a dangerous weapon?

“The [Mi-24] attack helicopter, due to its size, flight profile, firepower and defensive maneuvering capabilities, constitutes a unique threat creating a realistic, dissimilar and credible opposing force.”

Does the Mi-24 SuperHind have a NATO counterpart?

Mi-24 SuperHind, a modernized Hind by the South African firm ATE. At the Ysterplaat Airshow 2006. As a combination of armoured gunship and troop transport, the Mi-24 has no direct NATO counterpart.