The Mi-24 helicopter retired from service after 48 years, and the Mi-17 after 39 years. The last examples flew on the 17th of June, 2026 at Szolnok, the Kiss József 86th Helicopter Brigade. Goodbye Rubik and Phoenix!
Hungarian Mi-17+Mi-24 farewell flight - end of 71 years of russian helicopter type era (video)
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Re: Hungarian Mi-17+Mi-24 farewell flight - end of 71 years of russian helicopter type era (video)
For nearly half a century, the iconic Mi-24 "Hind" (fondly nicknamed Rubik for its colorful special camo paint schemes) and the dependable Mi-17 "Hip" (Phoenix) served as the backbone of Hungary's rotary-wing capability.