SuperHind

[FanBoy2006.01]

I got these pictures from friends that where recently at an air-show near Cape Town (Ysterplaat Air Force Base.). Well it is no beauty-contest winner.

This is called a SuperHind but I think there is another Hind update that is called the same.

Here is little article that were published in Popular Mechanics September 2002 (South African edition.).

“SuperHind

A Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter upgraded by ATE, using local and improved sub-systems. The upgrade includes a digital avionics computer, a GPS navigation display, night-vision goggle-compatible instruments, night formation lights, a steerable infra-red landing light, a day/night sight turret, helmet sights, a 20mm cannon turret and the 5km-range Ingwe laser beam-riding anti-tank missile. The aircraft also receives an electro-optical rotor tracking and balancing system that greatly reduces vibration.

ATE has upgraded a substantial number of aircraft for an export customer and is working on a follow-on order. Future plans include an 'agility enhancement' for the Mi-24 to enable it to use Western attack helicopter tactics. That will involve reducing its weight by some 2000kg by replacing old systems with new lighter equipment and fitting new light weigh ceramic armour.”

[FanBoy2006.01]

Here are some more pics. Hope everyone enjoy them.

[159th_Viper]

Good Pic's - Should enquire from your friends whether they managed to get any shots of the RooiValk Attack Copter - now there's a menacing looking bird, especially in the air.

[SniperRu]

IIRC that's the Mk III modification, I think Algeria ordered some...

[GGTharos]

Very nice pics! Too bad you couldn't get any pit shots :)

[Corsair7662]

great, another target ;-)

[FanBoy2006.01]

GGTharoros: "Very nice pics! Too bad you couldn't get any pit shots "

 

Yes, that was unfortunate. The photo's were taken during an arms show that was closed to the public and then with an air show after that. The whole thing was five days long. The guys had press clearance. But they were not allowed to take pictures of the any cockpits.

 

 

VIPER01; I got alot of Rooivalk pics that I took at an airshow. I posted a couple on this forum, but I deleated them to post the Hind pics!

[159th_Viper]

FanBoy2006.01 - was lucky enough to see the RooiValk at an airshow a couple years back when I still lived in SA - amazing weaponary and agility in the air - even allowed to sneak at the pits :thumbup:

[FanBoy2006.01]

VIPER01; ek het gewonder of jy 'n Suid Afrikaner is. Wel ek hoop jy geniet dit in Skotland.

 

Ek is bly om te sien dat hier Suid Afrikaners by die forum is.

 

Toe ek laas fotos van die Rooivalk hier opgesit het, het een van die ouens gekerm daaroor ('n Koeiseun.). Kan jy dit glo!

[159th_Viper]

FanBoy2006.01: Goed om weer 'n slag Afrikaans te hoor - kannie glo dat die Rooivalk 'n gekerm sou afgee nie - IMO een van die beste Aanvals-Helikopters toe dit vervaardig was, maar nou ja...:music_whistling:

 

Bly ek het jou raakgeloop - soos hulle se: Once a Saffer ALWAYS A Saffer:thumbup:

[Force_Feedback]

Lol, I understand that, etymology rulez, same applies to most eastern European languages. Heh heh, I can understand half Europe, weee.

[ARM505]

Julle's nie die enigste Saffers hier rond! Daar's 'n paar van ons wat speel hiersoe. Meestal speel ons IL2, soek vir ons op die SGS forums. As julle dit nog nie gedoen het nie....

 

Verskoon my kak Afrikaans asseblief, ek is eintlik 'n soutie. :)

 

P.S. Wat de hel is 'n Koeiseun?!

[volk-19]

"A Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter upgraded by ATE, using local and improved sub-systems."

Quick question here, who are the ATE, are they russians?

[FanBoy2006.01]

"A Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter upgraded by ATE, using local and improved sub-systems."

 

Quick question here, who are the ATE, are they russians?

 

ATE is a South African defence company.

 

Now you litterally know as much about them as I do!

[159th_Viper]

"... who are the ATE, are they russians?

 

 

 

Advanced Technologies & Engineering - Avionics, Weapon Systems and Upgrades for Military Aircraft

 

Advanced Technologies and Engineering (ATE) is an independent privately owned International Military Systems Group established in 1984, operating in the aeronautical and land combat vehicle environments. The group's major engineering and manufacturing facilities are situated in Midrand, near Johannesburg in South Africa.

ATE's core business in aeronautics is:

• The upgrade of military fixed and rotary wing aircraft
  
• The development and manufacturing of unmanned air vehicle (UAV) systems
  
• The design, development, production and integration of avionics systems for new and upgraded military fixed and rotary wing aircraft
  
• These systems include typically the functions of mission management, navigation, communications management including intercom, sensor and stores management, target acquisition and fire control.

ATE's customer base includes the South African National Defence Force, BAE SYSTEMS in the UK, Pilatus Aircraft Company in Switzerland, Thales in France and numerous international Defence Forces.

[Ghostrida9]

that think is scary..... really.... buuuhhaaa