The over-buffed survivability of Soviet helicopters

Honestly, this is starting to get tiresome. Besides the fact that the Soviet Mi-28MN is hard to shoot down thanks to its DIRCM, it also has fantastic survivability. It often survives direct missile hits. Its electronics don’t shut down after a hit, allowing it to continue fighting freely. Meanwhile, the Apache’s onboard avionics are completely disabled by any bullet hit.



The video shows the Mi-28MN, after two powerful missile hits, launching LMUR missiles at me. And it’s not bothered by the fact that I’m standing behind the trees; LMUR missiles can be targeted even behind trees and buildings.

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I really love how some helps are stupid survivable while others die to a cold breeze

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I don’t think using an Mi-28NM that’s instantly fatally disabled on the first successful hit helps your narrative.

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It´s funny how ppl uses these L-DIRCM helis and just hover in the sky.

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they got overconfident with people only having top tier IR/ARH SAMS in their lineup.

At least now we have a free SACLOS SPAA in our lineup.

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i hit an MI-8 with a red top from the top today and only just got a severe damage on it, the thing stayed up for a real long time considering that should have blown the rotors off