Eduard 11163, Hind E, Soviet Mil Mi-24V Attack Helicopter. Limited Edition. 1:48 Scale
Hind E - Soviet Mil Mi-24V Attack Helicopter
Limited Edition 1:48 Scale
11163 - Eduard
Limited edition kit of Soviet attack helicopter Mil Mi-24V and Mi-35 in 1/48 scale.
Focused on aircraft used by Czechoslovak and Czech Air Forces.
The Mil Mi-24 Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers.
It is produced by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and was introduced by the Soviet Air Force in 1972. As of 2026, the helicopter is used worldwide by 52 countries.
In NATO circles, the export versions, Mi-25 and Mi-35, are denoted with a letter suffix as "Hind D" and "Hind E". Soviet pilots called the Mi-24 the "flying tank". The helicopter has amaximum speed of 310kmh and uses primary armament as 12.7mm Gatling-style machine gun and 9M115 Shturm (AT-6 Spiral) anti-tank guided missiles.
Design features like heavy armour protecting the cockpit and vital systems against heavy machine gun fire make the "flying tank" a formidable aircraft.
Model Kit Highlights:
- Plastic parts: Zvezda
- Marking options: 8
- Decals: Eduard
- PE parts: pre-painted
- Painting mask: yes
- Full colour assembly and instruction manual
- Resin parts: wheels flares dispensers GPS antennae
- A pictorial book about Mi-24V and Mi-35 service in the Czechoslovak and Czech Air Forces
Glue and paint are required but are not included.