Ukraine Fits U.S.-Supplied Hydra Rockets To Hind Gunships

Hydra 70mm unguided rockets
Credit: Ukrainian military
Ukraine’s Mi-24 “Hind” attack helicopters are being equipped with U.S.-supplied Hydra 70mm unguided rockets in the latest Western adaptation to Kyiv’s Soviet-era aircraft fleet. Video published online shows the rockets being loaded into a 19-round pod fitted to the inner pylon of one of Ukraine’s...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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