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MI-26;
Strength: 10*
 Type:
Transport helicopter. It is the world's largest chopper.
Capability: Can airlift 20 tonnes-as much as a C-130 Hercules does.
Weakness: Needs expensive and extended overhauls in Russia.
MI-35;
Strength: 40*
Type: Multi-role attack helicopter.
Capability: This agile bird can fire 64 57mm rockets and four missiles.
Weakness: Highly vulnerable to missiles; ineffective above 10,000
ft.
Cheetah;
Strength: 50*
Type: Scout, evacuation and supply carrier.
Capability: High altitude operations at 16,000 ft.
Weakness: High crash rate. Airframe design of the '70s.
MI-17;
Strength: 50*
Role: Scout, evacuation and supply carrier
Capability: High altitude transport and limited attack capability.
Weakness: Very old chopper with airframe design of the '70s.
MI-8;
Strength: 75*
Type: High altitude transport.
Capability: 480-km range; can be fitted with external rocket pods.
Weakness: Of the '60s vintage.
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