Here is a list of some of the most powerful attack helicopters in the world, in no particular order.
Mil Mi-24 Hind
Country of origin: Soviet Union/ Russia.
The Hip is among the most widely used attack helicopters in the world. Pakistan recently purchased four Mi-35M variant of the chopper from Russia.
Augusta A-129 / TAI T-129 ATAK
Country of origin: Italy/ Turkey
The T-129 Atak is an updated variant of the A-129 Mangusta. Pakistan signed a contract for the purchase of 30 T-129 Atak’s from Turkey in 2018.
Boeing AH-64 Apache
Country of origin: United States of America
The Ah-64 Apache has been produced since 1983 and used by a number of countries. It has regularly been updated ever since and is considered among the most heavily armed attack helicopters in the world.
Mil Mi-28N “Havoc”
Country of origin: Russia
Introduction: 2006.
In service with Russia, Algeria and Iraq.
Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator”
Country of origin: Russia.
In services with Russian forces since 2010, the helicopter has a distinctive coaxial rotor and is one of the few heavily-armed attack helicopters with a dedicated reconnaissance role.
Users: Russia, Egypt.
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Country of origin: United States of America.
Considered among the most sophisticated and heavily armed attack helicopters in the world, the AH-1Z Viper follows a long iteration of designs dating back to the Vietnam-era AH-1 Cobra series.
Users: USA.
Pakistan placed an order for 15 AH-1Z Vipers in 2015.
