The Iraqi Ministry of Defence received the first delivery of four Mi-35M helicopters in November 2013. 12 helicopters were delivered by 2012 and the rest were delivered in November 2013. вЂњThe aircraft integrates modern high-precision weaponry for destroying ground-based armoured targets and providing air support for ground missions.вЂќДЄzerbaijan signed a contract with Rosoboronexport for the delivery of 24 Mi-35M helicopters in September 2010. The final helicopter was delivered in December 2014. Nine helicopters were delivered by August 2012. The helicopters in FAB service are referred to as AH-2 Sabre. The Brazilian Air Force started operating three Mi-35M helicopters in April 2010. The first three helicopters were delivered in December 2009. The helicopters were manufactured by Rostvertol at its facility in Rostov-on-Don. The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed a $150m contract with Rosoboronexport for 12 Mi-35M helicopters in November 2008. The helicopters that were delivered to Venezuela were fitted with VK-2500 engines for high-altitude operations. In 2005, Venezuela signed two contracts with Rosoboronexport for eight Mi-35M helicopters. It is also operated by the armed forces of Venezuela, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan and Mali. Mi-35M is one of the modern combat helicopters in the Russian Air Force inventory.

It can be modified as an attack, ground assault, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) or transport platform.

The aircraft integrates modern, high-precision weaponry for destroying ground-based armoured targets and providing air support for ground missions. The production of Mi-35M started in 2005. Primarily designed for attack and military transport missions, the helicopter offers a more superior flight performance and manoeuvrability compared to its predecessor. It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter. Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters.

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