Helicopter Identification

[Former Member]

 

[Former Member]

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[grinder]

I think I can see a bump and blades on the right side of tail which if correc, would exclude the mi-35 and mi-24. I originally thought the device on the right of the fuselage was a rescue winch but I think there is another just visible on the left.

 

[AnzacJack]

I actually know where two Hind gunships are hangered in Australia. They were seized from an arms dealer attempting to deliver them to New Guinea a few years back. Found in the back of an Antonio refueling in Australia enroute

 

[Former Member]

I originally thought the device on the right of the fuselage was a rescue winch but I think there is another just visible on the left.

I thought so too, until I see the rescue winch is more inboard, and higher on the fuse. The rescue hawks seem to have the winch higher and pointed up.Thats why I think it's for a weapons pod or external fuel pod.