The Kamov (Russian Russian Helicopters) Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopter is a a direct offshoot of the earlier Cold War-era Ka-50 "Black Shark" platform with the chief difference being its side-by-side, two-man crew arrangement. The product retains all the lethality of the original and bring with it modern solutions to ongoing battlefield requirements. Serial production began in 2008 with service entry had in 2010. Up to 146 examples are set to become a part of the Russian aircraft inventory.
2 CREW
Speed
186 MPH
Ceiling
18,045 FEET
Range
684 MILES
Mission Roles
GROUND ATTACK
STRIKE
ANTI-ARMOR
RECON
TRAINING
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(Showcased performance statistics pertain to the Ka-52 production model)
Length 52.49 feet (16.00 meters)
Width 47.57 feet (14.50 meters)
Height 16.24 feet (4.95 meters)
(Showcased measurements pertain to the Ka-52 production model)
Empty 16,976 lb (7,700 kg)
M.T.O.W. 23,810 lb (10,800 kg)
(Showcased weights pertain to the Ka-52 production model)
Standard armament includes 1 x 30mm 2A42-1 automatic cannon seated along starboard side of the forward fuselage. The weapon is given limited traverse from its mounting. Six underwing hardpoints are located at the mainplanes, three to a wing. These support standard Russian Anti-Tank Guided-Missiles (ATGMs), rocket pods of various count, and jettisonable fuel tanks. Supported Types:
Automatic Cannon(s)
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
Ka-52 - Base Series Designation.
Ka-52K - Maritime/Navy attack model; modified for operations over-water and from ships; collapsible main rotor head; reinforced undercarriage; anti-rust coating; support for various in-service Russian maritime weapons.
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Automatic Cannon(s)
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
