The Rostvertol plant located in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don region is where Mil-designed helicopters are manufactured, including Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters, Mi-24 attack helicopters, Mi-28

The Rostvertol plant located in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don region is where Mil-designed helicopters are manufactured, including Mi-26 heavy transport helicopters, Mi-24 attack helicopters, Mi-28

The factory is equipped with modern machines that are highly automated, reducing human requirements.

The factory is equipped with modern machines that are highly automated, reducing human requirements.

Mi-28 (NATO designation: Havoc) is a specialized attack helicopter model, developed since 1982, with missions and features equivalent to the American AH-64 Apache series.

Mi-28 (NATO designation: Havoc) is a specialized attack helicopter model, developed since 1982, with missions and features equivalent to the American AH-64 Apache series.

The state-of-the-art attack helicopter Mi-28N/NE `Night Hunter` is one of Rostvertol’s key products.

The state-of-the-art attack helicopter Mi-28N/NE `Night Hunter` is one of Rostvertol’s key products.

Propeller blades are prepared in a separate area before being assembled onto the aircraft.

Propeller blades are prepared in a separate area before being assembled onto the aircraft.

Many employees’ pets are allowed to roam freely in the factory area.

Many employees’ pets are allowed to roam freely in the factory area.

The Mi-28N model was launched in 2005, commissioned by Russia in 2009, and is capable of operating both day and night, in all weather conditions.

The Mi-28N model was launched in 2005, commissioned by Russia in 2009, and is capable of operating both day and night, in all weather conditions.

In addition, Rostvertol also produces Mi-35 attack and transport helicopters, a modernized version of the legendary Mi-24 helicopter (NATO designation Hind).

In addition, Rostvertol also produces Mi-35 attack and transport helicopters, a modernized version of the legendary Mi-24 helicopter (NATO designation Hind).

An Mi-35 fuselage is waiting to be assembled, behind is the fuselage of the Mi-26 transport helicopter.

An Mi-35 fuselage is waiting to be assembled, behind is the fuselage of the Mi-26 transport helicopter.

After the assembly process, all helicopters will have to perform real-life tests.

After the assembly process, all helicopters will have to perform real-life tests.

The Mi-28NE (before), Mi-35 and Mi-26 aircraft are painted in desert camouflage colors, ready to be handed over to foreign customers.

The Mi-28NE (before), Mi-35 and Mi-26 aircraft are painted in desert camouflage colors, ready to be handed over to foreign customers.

Mi-28NE ‘night hunter’ helicopter conducts live-fire exercises

Mi-28N of the Russian army conducts live fire exercises.

Tu Quynh (Photo: Livejournal)