| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | SAH-623 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-35P |
| C/n (msn): | 34012403019 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 9 Attack Helicopter Squadron |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Hingurakgoda |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 4 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 806426 |
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This Mi-35P was new built (line number 04-09) and was rolled out on 29 Jun'98. It was delivered as SAH-4404 to Sri Lanka on 17 Jul'98 and assigned to No.09 Attack Helicopter Squadron "Instantly, Surprise". The HIND was reserialled to SAH-623 by Mar'12. The attack helicopter made its last flight on 23 May 2014, made a last ground run on 28 May'14 and was withdrawn from use with only 1481:14 logged flight hours. Possibly it will be made airworthy again in the future. But the attack role of the type is not necessary anymore in the current SLAF doctrine. Pictured during a 4Aviation tour This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 May 2025, and has since been viewed 217 times. |