10 Most Powerful Helicopters In The World

The topic for powerful helicopter as a thought is always changing with advancing technology. Always, there have been a lot of competition between different nations to produce the best helicopters for battlefield and wars. Basically, helicopters were constructed for human transports, but the ones come up here seems to be pretty much devastating. Here, the list of 10 most powerful helicopters in the world is featured in terms of performance, armament capabilities, avionics and armors.

10. Mil Mi-24 Hind (Russia)

Mil Mi-24 is manufactured by Mil and originated from Russia. The helicopter is also recognized as “Hind” officially in NATO form. The helicopter is basically for both combating as well as transport for troops. Additionally, there are space behind the cockpit to facilitate with eight passengers. The armors mounted across the helicopter is so powerful that it can withstand hits from a 12.7 mm rounds from almost all the directions. The aircraft can be flexible enough to hold armaments such as twin-barrel GSh-23L ammunition, 12.7 mm Yak-B Gatling gun, MBD multiple ejector racks and heavy bombing.

9. Denel AH-2 Rooivalk (South Africa)

Denel AH-2 Rooivalk is a South African origin helicopter manufactured by Denel Aviation. The succeeding helicopter designed after the SAAF was the Roovailk to withstand in harsh weather conditions. Considered as one of the most powerful helicopters in the world, the top portion is mounted with a 20-mm cannon and air-to-air missiles. Additionally, the navigation system is very efficient, which is featured using Doppler radar and GPS.

8. Z-10 (China)

The Z-10 helicopter owned by Chinese Army is considered as the most powerful till date in China. The helicopter was constructed mainly for the purposed of battlefield and wars. Initially, it was designed for combat against tanks, but was later reconstructed for air-to-air combat as well. Manufactured by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation, the helicopter is assisted with armors on almost all the vital parts. Further, the aircraft is mounted with 90 mm multi-barrel unguided rocket pods, anti-helicopter and anti-tank missiles and an optional 30/40 mm LG3 automatic grenade launchers.

7. Bell AH-1W SuperCobra (Russia)

Bell AH-1W SuperCobra is considered as the most dangerous helicopters in the world, originated from United States. The helicopter stands as the backbone for the United States Marine Corp. The head view of the Bell AH-1W SuperCobra is incredibly dangerous while the helicopter is full loaded. Equipped with 750 rounds ammo with a capacity of 20 mm Gatling cannon and TOW missiles that makes it impressive. Capable of rafting the air at the speed of 352 km/h, the aircraft can withstand harsh climate conditions.

6. A-129 Mangusta (Italy)

A-129 Mangusta is a lethal helicopter manufactured by Italian company Agusta. The helicopter was designed and developed as an upgrade from a Turkish Aerospace Industries, the TAI/AgustaWestland T129. A-129 does not consists of heavy armoring, which can still withstand impact of multiple 30 mm rounds. The engine is featured by Rolls-Royce powering two turboshafts. It is capable of mounting unguided rockets, anti-tank missiles, primary and secondary anti-round machines and 20 mm cannon.

5. Eurocopter Tiger (Germany/France)

Eurocopter Tiger was the first attack helicopter featured with a four-blade, twin-engine in 2003. The helicopter was introduced jointly by Germany, France and Spain. It was used to invade the Western Europe to reach the Soviet grounds. The cockpit is featured completely with digital boards rather than the traditional operation forms. The stealth technology in the helicopter features sneaking in almost most of the territories very easily. Additionally, the engine is very powerful with optimum and durable capabilities, which can withstand any weather conditions and battlefield. The cockpits can help in seating of two pilots, one to handle with weapons and other with navigation and stealth.

4. Mil Mi-28 (Russia)

MiI Mi-28 is a combat helicopter professionally recognized by NATO as “Havoc”. The helicopter is an upgrade for the Mil Mi-24 with greater emphasize to the gunship for the helicopter. With almost all other helicopter listed here are much focused on the combating range and speed, the Mil Mi-28 is an armor helicopter. Giving more importance to the armor, the helicopter can withstand intense gun and missile shots. Further, provided with such armoring conditions, the helicopter is featured to operate in any weather conditions both day and night.

3. Bell AH-1Z Viper (USA)

Bell AH-1Z Viper is a dangerous attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The helicopter was brought forward as part of an upgrade to the AH-1W SuperCobra. The target sighting system installed in the AH-1Z Viper is incredible with fantastic accuracy. Introduced in 2010, the helicopter can dive up to a speed of 411 km/h. Additionally, it is mounted with a 20 mm three-barrel cannon assisted with an in-air combating missile to destroy anything on its way.

2. KA-52 Hokum-B (Russia)

KA-52 Hokum-B is a highly powerful attack helicopter manufactured by Russia, which is in use since 1995. Also recognized as “Black Shark”, the helicopter is manufactured by Kamov. It is featured with an ejection seats for pilot in case of emergency. The helicopter is featured with one 2A42 30-mm gun and a 30-mm cannon that incredibly improves the gunning range. Additionally, they are facilitated to hold several rocket pods like S-13 and S-8.

1. Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian (USA)

Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopter is by far the most powerful attack helicopter, which is manufactured by Boeing Defense. There have been a lot of war scenarios where AH-64E have put forward its attacking skills. Additionally, the helicopter was manufactured as an upgraded version for the original model AH-64A and as a replacement for AH-1 Cobra. The helicopter is featured with the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System technology to facilitate with more power on face gear transmission. Further, the climb rate and cruise speed are incredible that is featured with new composite rotor blades. Released in 2011, the helicopter is fitted with a 30mm cannon and Hellfire 2 anti-tank missiles. These weapons are on a sync with the improved radar system sitting above the helicopter for fully fledged fire control.