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The Mil Mi-24 (Russian: Миль Ми-24; NATO reporting name: Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and has been operated since 1972 by the Soviet Air Force and its successors, along with more than 30 other nations.
In NATO circles, the export versions, Mi-25 and Mi-35, are denoted with a letter suffix as "Hind D" and "Hind E". Soviet pilots called the Mi-24 the "flying tank" (летающий танк; letayushchiy tank), a term used historically with the famous World War II Soviet Il-2 Shturmovik armored ground attack aircraft. More common unofficial nicknames were "Crocodile" (Крокодил; Krokodil), due to the helicopter's camouflage scheme and "Drinking Glass", (Стакан; Stakan) because of the flat glass plates that surround the Mi-24's cockpit.
During the early 1960s, it became apparent to Soviet designer Mikhail Leont'yevich Mil that the trend towards ever-increasing battlefield mobility would result in the creation of flying infantry fighting vehicles, which could be used to perform both fire support and infantry transport missions. The first expression of this concept was a mock-up unveiled in 1966 in the experimental shop of the Ministry of Aircraft's factory number 329, where Mil was head designer. The mock-up designated V-24 was based on another project, the V-22 utility helicopter, which itself never flew. The V-24 had a central infantry compartment that could hold eight troops sitting back to back, and a set of small wings positioned to the top rear of the passenger cabin, capable of holding up to six missiles or rockets and a twin-barreled GSh-23L cannon fixed to the landing skid.
The Russian Mil Mi-24 helicopter has had a large number of variants.
The Mi-24 went from drawing board in 1968 to first test-flights in less than eighteen months. The first models were delivered to the armed forces for evaluation in 1971. The Hind-A did have a number of problems: lateral roll, weapon sighting problems, and limited field of view for the pilot. A heavy redesign of the aircraft front section solved most of these problems.
Mi-24A
Mi-24A
Iraqi Mi-24D Hind-D captured during the Gulf War.
Iraqi Mi-24D Hind-D captured during the Gulf War.
Mi-24D cockpit.
Mi-24D cockpit.
Soviet Mi-24V Hind-E
Soviet Mi-24V Hind-E
Mi-24W(V) of Polish Army
Mi-24W(V) of Polish Army
Mil Mi-24P Hind F
Mil Mi-24P Hind F
Mil Mi-PSV at MAKS 2015
Mil Mi-PSV at MAKS 2015
M-25 is a state trunkline highway in the US state of Michigan. The route follows an arc-like shape closely along the Lake Huron shore of the Thumb in the eastern Lower Peninsula between Port Huron and Bay City. It serves the lakeshore resorts along Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay and generally lies within sight of the lake and the bay. All is surface road and generally scenic, except for the freeway segment near the junction with I-75 and connection into the US 10 freeway.
Between Port Huron and Port Austin it is the north–south highway that used to be US 25 before the designation was removed from Michigan. Between Port Austin and Bay City it is an east–west route that appeared on some maps as US 25 and on some maps as M-25. Since the 1970s, when all of US 25 was deleted north of Cincinnati, Ohio, it is now entirely M-25.
The starting point of M-25 at a junction with Business Loop I-69/Business Loop I-94 (BL I-69/BL I-94) in Port Huron. M-25 is part of the Lake Huron Circle Tour for its entire length. From here M-25 heads north on Pine Grove Avenue until meeting M-136. At this intersection, M-25 turns north on 24th Avenue to Lakeshore Road then runs parallel to the Lake Huron shoreline.
M-25 is a highway which runs along the coast of Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay from Port Huron, Michigan all the way to Bay City, Michigan. In this video I head north on M-25 from where it begins around I-94 in Port Huron and go all the way to M-46 in Port Sanilac, Michigan. This stretch of M-25 goes through the northern part of Port Huron as well as Fort Gratiot and then goes through the village of Lexington. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottman895 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottman895 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottman895 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottman895 Website: https://scottman895travel.com
This video follows Michigan's scenic M-25 highway eastbound and southbound for its full length from Bay City to Port Huron.
Join us on an unforgettable journey along Michigan's Thumbcoast as we explore the scenic M-25 highway! Featuring some of the underrated places to visit in Michigan, this picturesque route stretches from Bay City to Port Huron, offering stunning views of Lake Huron and a plethora of must-visit destinations. 🚗✨ Highlights of the Trip: 1. Port Crescent State Park: Start your adventure at this beautiful park located near Port Austin. Enjoy three miles of sandy shoreline, a dark sky preserve, and various outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and birding. 2. Pointe aux Barques Maritime Museum: Discover the rich maritime history at this historic lighthouse and museum in Port Hope. Learn about the lighthouse's role in guiding ships and explore exhibits on local shipwrecks. 3. Port Sanilac: ...
In this video, I begin my journey north on M-25 from where it begins at I-69/I-94 in Port Huron very close to the Blue Water Bridge. Although I say in the video this will be 2 parts, it will actually be 3 parts. In Part 1, I get just north of Port Sanilac, MI. Cities/Villages in video: 1. Port Huron, MI 2. Fort Gratiot, MI 3. Lexington Heights, MI 4. Lexington, MI 5. Port Sanilac, MI
In this video, I conclude my journey along M-25 as I start near Caseville, MI and head over to where it terminates at I-75/US 23 just west of Bay City, MI. In the video, I also drive through Caseville, MI; Sebawaing, MI; Unionville, MI; and Bay City, MI. NOTE: When looking south toward M-84 in Bay City, MI, I incorrectly refer to the Bay City City Hall as the Bay City Courthouse.
M-15 is a highway which runs all the way from US 24 near Clarkston, Michigan all the way up to M-25 in Bay City, Michigan. I head north on M-15 as I head from downtown Millington all the way up to Bay City, Michigan. This stretch of M-15 not only goes through Millington and Bay City (just east of downtown) but also the city of Vassar while traveling through the farmland of the western areas of the Thumb of Michigan. SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scottman895 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottman895 Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottman895 Website: https://scottman895travel.com
The Michigan Department of Transportation is closing lanes along eastbound M-25 in Bay City to patch the pavement.
The work is scheduled to be finished sometime in June.
A short teaser of our popular road sign article.
The Mil Mi-24 (Russian: Миль Ми-24; NATO reporting name: Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and has been operated since 1972 by the Soviet Air Force and its successors, along with more than 30 other nations.
In NATO circles, the export versions, Mi-25 and Mi-35, are denoted with a letter suffix as "Hind D" and "Hind E". Soviet pilots called the Mi-24 the "flying tank" (летающий танк; letayushchiy tank), a term used historically with the famous World War II Soviet Il-2 Shturmovik armored ground attack aircraft. More common unofficial nicknames were "Crocodile" (Крокодил; Krokodil), due to the helicopter's camouflage scheme and "Drinking Glass", (Стакан; Stakan) because of the flat glass plates that surround the Mi-24's cockpit.
During the early 1960s, it became apparent to Soviet designer Mikhail Leont'yevich Mil that the trend towards ever-increasing battlefield mobility would result in the creation of flying infantry fighting vehicles, which could be used to perform both fire support and infantry transport missions. The first expression of this concept was a mock-up unveiled in 1966 in the experimental shop of the Ministry of Aircraft's factory number 329, where Mil was head designer. The mock-up designated V-24 was based on another project, the V-22 utility helicopter, which itself never flew. The V-24 had a central infantry compartment that could hold eight troops sitting back to back, and a set of small wings positioned to the top rear of the passenger cabin, capable of holding up to six missiles or rockets and a twin-barreled GSh-23L cannon fixed to the landing skid.
I looked at faith
I almost walked away
But I looked again
I found the nerve to close my eyes and say the words
To ask you in
And I heard no heavenly choir
No angels in whit attire
i got no amazing super hum omnipresent pow but....
CHORUS
I know You now
I know You now
I know You're in my heart
I know You now
Beyond the shadow of a doubt
I know You now
I look at peace, that once was out of reach
And now it's here
i read Your word that some believe is so absurd
But I hold dear, yea
'Cause You loved me with your dying breath
You saved me when You conquered death