WAITING PERIOD

摘要

In 2001, before Operation Enduring Freedom, the Northern Alliance Air Force had two Mi-24Ps and five Mi-35s in service, with only three airworthy and in use against the Taliban. Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Air Force (also referred to as the Taliban Air Force) had four Mi-35s. However, all these platforms were grounded due to lack of spares, ammunition, technicians and fuel. The majority of the Taliban Hinds were destroyed under USAF fire.