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| Date: | Saturday 25 August 1979 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Mil Mi-8T |
| Owner/operator: | Afghan Air Force |
| Registration: | 275 |
| MSN: | |
| Engine model: | Klimov TV2-117 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Asmar, Konar -
 Afghanistan
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
The helicopter was captured by the Mujahideen.
In March 1980, government forces captured Asmara and found the helicopter, but it was impossible to evacuate. Group of technicians removed the deficit units and a helicopter dropped on the spot.
Sources:
1. http://www.scramble.nl/soviet-database?view=default
2. http://skywar.ru/Poteri1979
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Mar-2011 11:47 | TB | Added |
| 10-Mar-2011 12:46 | krasatpi | Updated [Date, Aircraft type, Location, Phase, Source, Narrative, ] |
| 15-Mar-2011 15:27 | TB | Updated [Location, Source, ] |
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