Mi-24 HIND for the MEC!

Post by **GeZe** » 2006-12-24 23:54

Jack the model from SF!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-24

Armament
* 12.7 mm YaKB-12.7 Yakushev-Borzov multi-barrel machinegun
* 1,500 kg of bombs
* 4× Anti-tank guided missiles (AT-2 Swatter or AT-6 Spiral)
* 4× 57 mm S-5 rocket pods or 4× 80 mm S-8 rocket pods
* 2× 23 mm twin barrel cannon pods or
* 4× external fuel tanks

Carries gunner + pilot

AND

8 other people (could just make it 6 for PR, a squad)

Has a history of use in the Middle East.

Come on!!! People are always suggesting stuff for Brits and US, lets get some stuff for the MEC!!

The special forces model:

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2006-12-24 23:58

Been suggested before quite a few times. I'd like to see it instead of the prototype-only Havocs in the game, now.

ArmedDrunk&Angry · Post by **ArmedDrunk&Angry** » 2006-12-24 23:59

It sure is a mean looking machine.
But wouldn't it outgun anything the US/UK forces could put up against it ?

Griffon2-6 · Post by **Griffon2-6** » 2006-12-25 00:06

Yeah, it would, but it's slow too.

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2006-12-25 00:06

ArmedDrunk&Angry wrote:It sure is a mean looking machine.
But wouldn't it outgun anything the US/UK forces could put up against it ?

In some ways, yes, in others, no. If outfitted like the Hind-D (most common variant) model in the SF expansion pack, the Apache and Cobra would have the advantage in more powerful chin-turret guns (Apache: 30mm cannon; Cobra: 20mm cannon; Hind-D: 12.7mm minigun) and twice the number of ATGMs. The Hind-D carries a sh*tload of unguided rockets, though; spam city. And it has the potential to carry an infantry squad with it. However, it is a big target that while fast in the straight-line, cannot turn very well.

[DVB] TRIggS · Post by **[DVB] TRIggS** » 2006-12-25 00:10

if it is added in then i think it should replace the MEC transport and give the blackhawk some rockets.

Post by **Dunehunter** » 2006-12-25 00:10

That would so rock. One of my favourite chopters, ever. Would be a dream to shoot out of the air

ArmedDrunk&Angry · Post by **ArmedDrunk&Angry** » 2006-12-25 00:11

well given the map size, agility is very important.
But the troop carrying capacity would make very useful for hot insertions given a skilled pilot.

Pantera · Post by **Pantera** » 2006-12-25 00:13

Looks like a alien ship than a helicopter.. i like it, but its kinda hard jacking vehicles from SF and putting them into PR...i tried to

steal

the Apache but it never worked

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2006-12-25 00:15

'[DVB wrote: TRIggS']if it is added in then i think it should replace the MEC transport and give the blackhawk some rockets.

Not going to happen. The Blackhawk DAP is not outfitted both as a gunship and an assault-transport at the same time.

DirtyHarry88 · Post by **DirtyHarry88** » 2006-12-25 00:52

Saw a Czech one at the Leuchars Air Show, played the Terminator 2 music while it was doing its display

dunkellic · Post by **dunkellic** » 2006-12-25 02:26

i suggested this before, and yes, the hind would be a perfect choice for the mec.
it would "terminate" the weakness they´ve currently got compared with the usmc (mec chopper sucks in comparison with the blackhawk), while giving the mec they´re on "profile", some kind of unique vehicle

but if you´re gonna replace it, i´ll just go ahead and provide you with some really kick-*** picks of a up-to-date hind version (if´s upgraded by a second - i think ukraine- company)

kickass go:

sadly, that´s all i got of this type of hind (i´ll try to get moer)

Post by **Bob_Marley** » 2006-12-25 02:35

Hinds FTW. When we get a fully armed one with troop carrying capacity, I'll be happy. The MEC have been waiting long enough to get thier hands on decent equipment, and I'm fed up of imba British and Americans.

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2006-12-25 02:40

dunkellic wrote:i suggested this before, and yes, the hind would be a perfect choice for the mec.
it would "terminate" the weakness they´ve currently got compared with the usmc (mec chopper sucks in comparison with the blackhawk), while giving the mec they´re on "profile", some kind of unique vehicle

If implemented it would not replace the Mi-17 transport helicopter.

Post by **GeZe** » 2006-12-25 02:41

'[R-DEV wrote:Eddie Baker']If implemented it would not replace the Mi-17 transport helicopter.

Good, I love the flying cow.

Anyways, I've seen these in real life at the Bulgarian War Museum - http://realitymod.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12680

They are really cool

trogdor1289 · Post by **trogdor1289** » 2006-12-25 03:05

God the front of that thing looks like it stayed too long in the plastic mold.

Griffon2-6 · Post by **Griffon2-6** » 2006-12-25 03:08

Oh come on, it should replace the cow on some maps!

Oh yeah, and the upgraded Hinds look like giant insects.

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2006-12-25 03:21

Griffon2-6 wrote:Oh yeah, and the upgraded Hinds look like giant insects.

I always thought there was an insectoid resemblance anyway, with the tandem bubble canopies.

Pantera · Post by **Pantera** » 2006-12-25 03:27

'[R-DEV wrote:Eddie Baker']I always thought there was an insectoid resemblance anyway, with the tandem bubble canopies.

I thought EA had made that helicopter up...till i saw it in a movie..i was like OMFG...the Alien Helicopter exists!.

I like this heli but.... it has its draw backs...

Griffon2-6 · Post by **Griffon2-6** » 2006-12-25 03:30

You don't know this heli? It's one of the most, if not the most famous Soviet heli ever!

I only saw the insectoid resemblance after it had been painted black.