How Did the US Capture the Devil's Chariot?

Operation Mount Hope III was a covert mission to acquire a Soviet-designed Mil Mi-25 attack helicopter, an advanced export variant of the Mi-24. Known for its formidable capabilities, it had earned a fearsome reputation. At the time, the United States lacked a comparable aircraft and was eager to study its design and technology. The operation utilized two MH-47 Chinook helicopters from the renowned 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, often referred to as the Night Stalkers.