Russia's Mi-35 Combat Helicopter Proves a Hit at Dubai Airshow

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Russia's Mi-35 Combat Helicopter Proves a Hit at Dubai Airshow

The Russian delegation to the 2015 Dubai Airshow have reported significant interest in Russia's Mi-35 combat helicopters, with Bahrain and Pakistan among the Air Forces looking to add the aircraft to its ranks.

Rostec representatives told RIA Novosti in Dubai that it had reached agreement with the Pakistani Air Force for the delivery of several Mi-35 helicopters.

"We have signed a contract with Pakistan for the Mi-35, deliveries will begin next year," Sergey Chemezov, Rostec general director, told RIA Novosti in Dubai.

In addition to the agreement with Pakistan, the Bahraini Air Force has also expressed strong interest in the Mi-35, the export version of the Russian Mi-24 helicopter, which is currently in service with the air forces of more than 30 nations, including Brazil, India and Venezuela.

The attack helicopter is equipped with guided anti-tank missiles and unguided rockets, and also can be used to transport eight paratroopers with equipment, or military cargo.