5 most terrifying combat helicopters in the world

Combat helicopters or helicopter fighters play an important part in campaigns. They not only participate in combat but also support troops in transporting and approaching the enemy on a close scale.

5. Eurocopter Tiger

The Tiger is the most successful and popular attack helicopter in the armies of countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Australia.

Eurocopter Tiger is designed with 80% of the airframe made from carbon panels, Kevlar and a honeycomb structure. Eurocopter Tiger is equipped with many modern technologies such as glass cockpit, stealth technology, mm-wave radar system to search for targets on the ground, radar warning sensor, laser warning sensor, decoy launch system. traps, global positioning systems and other auxiliary systems.

Tiger can carry a maximum of 1,860 kg of weapons. This attack helicopter has a maximum speed of 290km/h, a flight ceiling of 4,000m, and a climbing speed of 10.7m/s.

4. Bell AH-1Z Viper

The American Viper combat helicopter has a length of 17.8m, a height of 4.37m and a rotor diameter of 14.6m. The AH-1Z Viper is equipped with 2 extremely powerful General Electrix T700-GE-401C engines that help it reach a maximum speed of up to 337km/h, reach a flight ceiling of 6.1km and carry more than 2 tons of weapons and equipment. military.

This combat helicopter is also equipped with a 20mm machine gun and AGM-114A/B/C anti-tank missiles, AGM-114F anti-ship missiles and AIM-9 air-to-air missiles.

The AH-1Z Viper is equipped with a laser and radar early warning system, and an enemy radar jamming system.

3. Mil Mi-28NM Havoc

Mil Mi-28NM Havoc is a Russian anti-armored combat helicopter. The aircraft is equipped with a windshield and armor that can withstand attacks from 14.5mm bullets.

The combat weapon of the MI-28N is 16 9M120 Ataka-V anti-tank missiles guided by radio command, with high anti-interference ability on the two side wings, which can destroy all types of tanks and armored vehicles.

2. Kamov Ka-52 Hokum-B

Kamov Ka-52 Hokum-B is one of the most maneuverable helicopters in the world today, able to operate in many weather conditions, day and night.

The Ka-52 is equipped with an advanced battlefield control system and can fly in attack formations as commander and control of a larger group of helicopters.

The Ka-52's armor can withstand 23mm bullets. Besides, the Ka-52 also possesses all the basic firepower of a modern attack helicopter, has a 30mm cannon on the side, and an anti-tank missile inside.

1. AH-64E Apache Guardian

The US Army's Apache aircraft is likened to a flying tank, capable of participating in heavy attacks.

The combat weapons of the AH-64E Apache Guardian include Hellfire missiles, M320 chain gun with 1,200 30mm bullets and Hydra missiles.