The American equivalent of the Mi-24 Hind is the AH-64 Apache. Both helicopters are heavily armed and used in a variety of roles, including attack and anti-tank missions.

The Mil Mi-24 (Russian: 8;L 8-24; NATO reporting name: Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and was introduced by the Soviet Air Force in 1972.