The Mil Mi-24LL PSV demonstrator achieves 405 km/hr (219 kts)
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Description
The Mi-24LL PSV technology demonstrator (based on a Mil 24) was fitted with composite technology blades with advanced tip planform (see Russia and China Show Latest Aircraft, VERTIFLITE November/December 2015, Page 10). It first flew in Dec 2015. Note: The date of this milestone is the date on the original source report (Interfax). This will be amended as and when more accurate information becomes available Source: "Russia Sets Unofficial World Speed Record", AHS news release, Nov 8 2016
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