The Ka-52M’s onboard equipment and systems have undergone significant upgrades, reinforcing its role as a modern combat helicopter. Notable improvements include an enhanced sighting system, GOES-451M, designed to improve target acquisition and engagement accuracy.

The Ka-52M ('modernized') is an upgraded version of the Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter from Russian Helicopters Group (part of the state tech corporation Rostec).

Jul 21, 2023 · The first photos of a new version of the modernized Ka-52M combat helicopter have appeared in Russian service, with the strong possibility that it’s already participating in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

First announced in 2018, the Ka-52M is an upgraded version with new avionics, increased range and stronger undercarriage wheels. First contract signed in 2021 for 114 new helicopters and to be follow by the upgraded of older airframes

Feb 9, 2022 · Ka-52 Alligator is an all-weather attack helicopter operated by the Russian Air Force. Developed by Kamov Design Bureau (part of Russian Helicopters), Ka-52 is a twin-seat variant of the Ka-50 attack helicopter.

Sep 24, 2024 · The Ka-52M is an upgraded version of the Kamov Ka-52 Alligator that incorporates combat experience and lessons learned from operations in Syria. This variant features improved avionics, enhanced survivability, and more modern weapon systems.

The first upgraded Ka-52M strike and reconnaissance helicopters were delivered to the Russian army and supplies would continue this year, a source in the defense industry told TASS 04 January...

Jul 26, 2023 · Some units of the russian army have started receiving the first modernized Ka-52M attack helicopters, as can be seen by the photos published by russian military bloggers which may have been taken in the Ukrainian warzone, meaning that the new rotorcraft might have already joined the war in Ukraine.

Rostec, August 25, 2021 - The Russian Helicopters holding of Rostec State Corporation and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation have signed during the Army-2021 international military-technical forum a contract for the supply of the first mass-produced modernized Ka-52M combat helicopters.

Oct 2, 2020 · The new Ka-52M helicopter features an upgraded longer-range opto-electronic target detection and identification system, a new digital designator that will help increase the aiming accuracy of the gun, an active phased array radar (APAR) and a longer-range missiles.