Ukraine’s Mi-24 Helicopter: The Soviet-Era ‘Flying Tank,’ Explained | 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…