‘A Flying Tank’: Why the Mi-24 Is Called the World’s Only Assault Helicopter | WSJ Equipped

As artillery supplies dwindle, Ukraine is turning more frequently to its aging Mi-24 helicopters to counter Russian adversaries. Although obsolete and often older than the pilots, these helicopters will become more important as Ukrainian forces wait for delayed weapons.

WSJ takes a look at why the Mi-24 is referred to as the “flying tank” and the features that make it continue to show up in combat despite its weaknesses.

Chapters:
0:00 The ‘flying tank’
0:42 The Mi-24’s features
3:26 The Mi-24’s weaknesses
5:37 What’s next for Ukraine’s fleet?

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