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The problem with Mi-35 is their capability of operating in restricted envelope level. Vert prone to the portal SAM attack (Russia lost a lot of those in Afghanistan by portable missile.) And Portable SAM is probably the most iconic weapon any insurgence will use.
Also there is another problem with logistic, currently the Indonesian AF did not operate any Russian chopper,all are either French or American (Well, there are a Canadian Bell) so they would rather buy the American copter have have their pilot train in the states (Which they do already) then start a new line with new mechanic, ground crew train up, that gonna save them a lot of money too.
Even Apaches are prone to portable SAMs but Yes it is a maneuverable machine. I don't agree, saying Indonesia had operated French/US Helicopters so it would be easy to procure and operate AH-64s. Indonesia has no logistics-training support for AH-64s specifically, They'll have to establish it from the scratch. AH-64 all together is a different beast not a regular small utility helicopter. MI-35s is a very capable successful Gunship Helicopter.