Russian Army aviation has begun trials of the newest night Mi-28N “Night Hunter”, said Chief of Army aviation, Major General Viktor Ivanov.

“Two helicopters sent to trial at the heart of the army aviation in Brooklyn. Simultaneously government is the final stage of joint tests. I think, the process of bringing a helicopter to the full according to our requirements will 1.5-2 years” – V. Ivanov said.

According to V. Ivanov, the Air Force plans in the near future to obtain Ka-50 and Ka-52 helicopters. “Helicopters are preparing for the serial production of the factory. As per the plan we will get a few helicopters this year. He said, the Air Force initially planned to get several Ka-50 helicopters, which are built at the aircraft plant in Arsentevo.

The helicopter Mi-28N has been developed taking into account the experience of creating and strikes as the type of helicopters Mi-24 (Mi-35) and other similar helicopters. The helicopter Mi-28N is equipped with a set of integrated avionics, which ensures the flight and navigational tasks at any time in adverse weather. Helicopter armament consists of a cannon, guided and unguided rockets, air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles. It has 2 A42 guns which fire 30 mm ammunition.