Hind MI-24 Helicopter Walkaround Tour

Bruce Stringfellow gives a detailed Walkaround tour of his HIND MI-24 Soviet Helicopter. This is the most detailed video of the Hind that I can find, I hope you enjoy it!!

And for everyone worried about Bruce stepping on the cowlings labeled Do Not Stand, well it means don’t stand on that specific part and these cowlings are designed to be stood on as a kind of work stand as you can see from where his feet are, the cowlings are flat and reinforced.

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[chichomancho]

This Mi-24D #120 is former aircraft of Bulgarian Air Forces, 30 years ago I flew at this helicopter. So many memories!!!

[MikoyanGurevichMiG]

My favourite helicopter of all time. Nothing can even come close to how unique in looks and how intimidating it is. Nearly 50 years old and it still captivates the eyes to this day.

[tecumsehtm]

As an aviation nut these walkarounds are all I ever wanted. This is why people love planes, the details, not montages of flying footage over rock music and generic VO. Thank you Erik!

[infidel]

As an American combat helicopter pilot, I can tell you there is no bias towards Russian helicopters….they are simply built, tough and deadly. Awesome piece of aviation.

[dewboy]

Wow! That was a treat! As an American that is a fan of Russian and Soviet aviation, it was nice to have someone do a walk around in English and from an American's perspective. I couldn't help but notice Bruce's enthusiasm and respect for this aircraft.

[MattHew-dthk]

He apologizes whenever he doesn't know something lol Dude, I couldn't describe my water glass as beautifully as you just did with your aircraft. Thank you for sharing your time. Amazing video

[js-wyfg]

Mi 24 Flying tank.
One of the best looking heli up to date. I saw it hoovering over my head and this thing is massive and impressive even today.

[hitman]

much respect to the American for not being biased and just appreciating the soviet tech.

[billybob]

I really didn’t intend to watch the whole video, but I just loved watching him go through everything. Seems like such a nice and genuine man.

[grendelmort]

Outstanding Video ! I spent 23 years in the US Army and I learned more about this aircraft and Soviet
Engineering in general in this 1 hour video than I did in my entire military career.

[soldiersam]

When I was in the Army back in the mid 80's, the Hind-D was like Bigfoot. There were very few pics of it and most were grainy B&W. I became obsessed with it. It looked like a flying Dragon. It didn't resemble a typical military aircraft at all. The Soviets scored a hit with the fear and intimidation factor with this flying beast. I know for a fact American troops NEVER wanted to encounter one.

In a way, I'm sad that the Mil-24 is so common now. It takes away the mystique that I enjoyed for so long.

[vitaliysus]

I loved watching them as a child, they would fly from Brody AFB (Ukraine) over my town 4-5 days a week, they would fly so low almost taking tv antennas off my neighbors houses and avoiding our two very tall trees on our backyard which I’d always climb and be almost on the same level as them, pilots would often wave at me, good memories.
Thank you for the video!

[nashrunner]

The level of engineering is insane - I appreciate helicopters a lot more now. Every single part of this chopper was designed and likely redesigned multiple times before production. Just insane.

[SmokingBeagles]

It's been an absolute joy to spend over an hour with someone talking so passionately about my favourite aircraft of all time. It's a crime to not take someone with you, that really stuck with me. Thank you both of you ❤️

[DBenX]

I'm baffled, what a great helicopter. Many thanks for this walk around, it was worth every minute.

[f.de.ruyter]

One of the most beautifull helicopters to ever exist

[stevenshorten]

I love how this guy is walking us around like it's his RV. Great video.

[SM-zxmx]

I really love this helicopter. It's one of the most iconic helicopters in history.

[theorncampbell]

As a child in the 1980's I was infinitely fascinated with HIND helicopters. This video is a dream come true for me. Thank for createing/posting it!

[redferne]

Ain't nobody got time for that... but damn, that was an hour worth spending! Such an iconic machine!