The Rostvertol plant in Rostov-on-Don is one of the few facilities in the world that has continuously produced the Mi-24 and its variants for international export.
The Mi-24 is colloquially known as the 'Crocodile' by military personnel due to its camouflage patterns and distinctive fuselage shape.
The aircraft mounted on the plinth is a retired airframe repurposed as a commemorative monument for the factory employees.
Rostvertol is a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters holding company and remains a critical site for the Mi-35M modernization program.
The pedestal design mimics the aircraft in a banking turn to simulate flight dynamics for street-level observers.
The Mi-24 exhibit in Rostov-on-Don is a static display featuring a preserved Mil Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter mounted on a pedestal at the entrance of the Rostvertol helicopter manufacturing plant. This specific location holds historical significance as the primary assembly site for the Mi-24 series, which has been in production at this facility for decades. The monument serves as a tribute to the engineering legacy of the Rostov helicopter plant and the military aviation history of the region. It stands prominently on a concrete base, allowing visitors to view the helicopter's weapon systems and rotor assembly from ground level. As an outdoor public exhibit, it functions as a landmark commemorating the technological achievements of the Russian aerospace industry.
Directly in front of the monument from the sidewalk to capture the full angle of the helicopter on its plinth.
Visit during daylight hours as there is no specialized artificial lighting for the monument at night.
Combine this visit with a viewing of the nearby factory perimeter architecture if you are an aviation enthusiast.
The area is primarily an industrial zone; plan your visit as a brief stop rather than a full-day excursion.
Do not attempt to enter the factory grounds or the restricted gate area beyond the monument.
Always accessible as it is an outdoor monument located on public property.
