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Mil Mi-35 Hind * Current *
6? Mi-35 acquired from Russia in 1998 during the Congo war. Initially hidden at Thornhill, but later brought to Manyame to be operated by 7 Squadron. The Mi-35 is the export version of the Mi-24. Used for the attack/close-air support role. Two Mi-24 donated by Libya in 2000.

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
?     1998  
?     1998  
03     1998 Mi-35P
?     1998  
?     1998  
?     1998  
?     2000 Mi-24
?     2000 Mi-24

References:

  1. World Air Forces Directory 2002/03 (Ian Carroll, 2002)
  2. Flight International 26 Nov-2 Dec 2002


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