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The training-and-combat version helicopter Mi-28UB (izdelie 298) based on the Mi-28N was launched in 2010.
The main purpose of creating an educational helicopter which maintain simultaneously all the features of an aggressive helicopter suitable for pilot training.
In 2016, the Ministry of Defense of Russia signed a contract with JSC "Helicopters of Russia" to purchase 40-60 Mi-28UB. Under the terms of the contract until the end of 2018 the Russian VKS (former VVS) will receive the first 24 helicopters Mi-28UB
The main difference from the helicopter Mi-28N: 1. Radome. Radio command unit for Shturm /Ataka missiles. 2. FLIR-TV camera 3. GOES-520 pilot observation systems, LLLTV and FLIR (Swiveling optical system turret). 4. 2A42 Chain Gun 30 mm automatic cannon (cannon elevating +13 deg and depressing – 45 deg). 5. It increased the size of the front of the cabin, as well as extended rear canopy. 6. Lading gear: Tricycle one wheel not cleaned landing gear. 7. Radar type NO25 “Arbalet”. 8. Station setting jamming. 9. Inboard stores pylon. 10. VK-2500-2 turboshaft engine. 11. Triple-lobe infra red supprossion exhaust nozzle. 12. Building the helicopter was slightly modified and improved in several oints. 13. Communications antenna. 14. Antenna satellite navigation system. 15. Communications antenna. 16. Gearbox cooling air intake. 17. Vertical stabilizer. 18. Two-position tailplane (sink-elevator). 19. Asymmetric (noise attenuation) “squashed-X” tail rotor. 20. Right-angle final drive gear box. 21. Costoring tail wheel.
It is equipped with a double flight control system on the basis of hydro-mechanical systems. So the helicopter can be controlled from any cockpit. This system is absent from the version Mi-28N. A more spacious lower cockpit to house a flight instructor, a wider pilot canopy, and new energy-absorbing crew seats.
The first flight of the prototype took place on August 9, 2013.
THREE-VIEW DRAWING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGNER
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OKB Mil
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TYPE | Training-and-combat version |
CREW
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2
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POWER-PLANT
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VK-2500-02
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Power, kW
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2 x 1.660
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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17,010
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Main rotor diameter , m
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17,200
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Tail rotor diameter, m
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3,85
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Wing span, m
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-
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Height, m
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3,820
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WEIGHT
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Empty kg
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7.900
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Normal take-off, kg
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10.900
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Maximum take-off, kg
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12.100
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Internal fuel, kg
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1.500
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Weight of transported fuels with exterior reservoirs, l
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4 x 500
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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300
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Cruising speed, km/h
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270
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Ferry range, km
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1.087
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Combat range, km | 450 |
Service ceiling, m
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5.000
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Static ceiling, m
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3.600
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Rate of climb, m/min | 816 |
ARMAMENT
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1 x 30 mm cannon 2A42 with 300 rounds.
Warload-1.605 kg in 4 hardpoints: 4x4 Anti-tank missile Shturm or Ataka-V and 2 launcher UB-20-57 (20 x 55 mm) or UB-20-80 (20 x 80mm) or 2 x NUR 130 mm Available: 2x2Air-to-air missile R-60, pods with 23 mm cannons or 30 mm grenade launchers or 12,7 mm or 7,62 mm machine-guns, or 500-kg bombs, or mine dispersers. Under wings -16 Anti-tank missile Vihr |