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FPV drones: Low-cost threats to Russia's prized Ka-52 copters
Only the Russian Ka-52 Alligator, equipped with coaxial main rotors, is resistant to this type of attack and can only be disabled by hitting the engines or main rotor. A significant challenge ...
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Russia resorts to cannibalizing its own fleet to maintain the Ka-52 Alligator helicopter arsenal
The Alligator's relatively light weight of just under 8.8 tons, combined with its double rotor mechanism, provides high maneuverability. As a result, the Ka-52 represents a challenging target to ...
Ukraine's special operators say they scored a HIMARS hit on Russia's helicopters, including its fearsome Ka-52 attack helos
The Ukrainian military said it fired rockets from US-provided HIMARS launchers to take out four helicopters in Russia.
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Russia’s Aerospace Force to get 30 more Ka-52 attack helicopters by 2022
The Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ reconnaissance/attack helicopter ... The ‘Alligator’ is furnished with modern avionics while its coaxial rotor system and enhanced longitudinal control enable it ...
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Russia’s upgraded Ka-52 helicopter to get more capabilities to hit air and ground targets
The Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ reconnaissance/attack helicopter ... The ‘Alligator’ is furnished with modern avionics while its coaxial rotor system and enhanced longitudinal control enable it ...
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Ukraine Has Learned How Hard It Is to Kill Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter
“In the Ukraine war, there are cases where the Ka-52 was hit by the enemy but was able to continue on its way, or in many cases where the helicopter was shot down, the helicopter pilots were save ...