Gaiaterra: Elysea's Conflict/Mi-24 Hind

"Hind, prepare for war..."

-Hind pilot

The Mi-24V Hind is the heavy assault helicopter of the Voshkod Army intended to replace the aging Cherdenko-era KA-65 Twinblade helicopters. This versatile aircraft is not only lethal to both ground and air targets, but also able to carry up to 1 battle-ready squad onto the battlefield. It's to the air what the Overlord is to the ground. This flying tank is planned to be voiced by *TBA*

History
The Hind first entered service in 1972 V.C., replacing the Twinblade Helicopters. Though old, its a well proven design that has been through many conflicts of the days gone by with almost three consecutive generations and modernization upgrades. It is armed with rocket pods to tear up armored columns, and a Gatling gun to deal with infantry. It also carries Igla air-to-air missiles for usage against enemy helicopters. Hind is an absolute nightmare for any ground target. it's near legendary toughness earned it the title 'letayushchiy tank', or flying tank among it's pilots, while victims of its wrath nicknamed it the "Crocodile" for its ferocity. Being very deadly, the Hind is also very versatile, able to transport up to 6 troops on the battlefield, making it both a transport and an attack helicopter. However this versatility and firepower comes at the price of slow turning speed and acceleration.

As the Hind is a popular attack helicopter, given its design and complex chassis, there are 40000 in Voshkod service, slowly to be supplemented by the heavier Hunchback with other members such as Elona and Encantadia had it's own use for the Hinds in their services even some fell into use by Meks for use by the Great Horde. Using its combination of features for a multitude of roles, from assaults to transports and even protect and escort other helicopters against aircraft.

Trivia

 * The Hind in Elysea's Conflict, is of couse, the Rise of the Reds and End of Days version.