{"product_id":"mil-mi24-attack-helicopter","title":"Mil Mi24 Attack Helicopter","description":"A detailed technical and operational history of a deadly and long-serving Soviet\/Russian gunship and attack helicopter.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Mil Mi-24 Soviet\/Russian gunship and attack helicopter has been in continuous combat service since its first appearance in the early 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eThe Mil Mi-24’s impressive performance, ability to transport fully armed troops, and imposing armament soon earned the Mi-24 the nickname “Crocodile” and have made the big helicopter an opponent that is still feared to this day. \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eThe Mi-24’s technical, developmental, and operational details, as well as upgrades and variants, all are discussed here. \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eIncluded are discussions of all versions, armament, radio, radar warning and navigational equipment, and defense systems. \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eTactics and operations are also presented, with special emphasis on the Mi-24’s service in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989. \u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eWorldwide use by over 30 countries includes the air forces of Angola, Brazil, Cuba, India, Iraq, North Korea, Syria, Vietnam, Yemen, and others. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAuthor Michael Normann performed his military service in an East German helicopter unit and is an expert on the Mi-24.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57318408552830,"sku":"NW9780764358678","price":25.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780764358678.jpg?v=1778724581","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/mil-mi24-attack-helicopter","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}