A serial model of the Mi-28N Night Hunter conducted its first flight at the Rostov Helicopter Plant (Rostvertol), the company's press service said Tuesday.

"In spring 2005, our plant signed a contract on the delivery of three [Mi-28N] helicopters to the Defense Ministry," a company source told RIA Novosti. "Their deployment is expected next spring after the completion of all tests."

According to Rostvertol, the Mi-28N is a new-generation attack helicopter featuring high survivability and a wide range of advanced armaments.

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