It was designed in the 1980s and adopted for service in the Russian army in 1995. The Ka-50 is manufactured by the Progress company in Arsenyev. It is used as a heavily armed scout helicopter [2] and has a rescue ejection system, rare for helicopters.

Feb 9, 2022 · The Ka-52 is a highly manoeuvrable helicopter that can destroy enemy armoured and unarmoured ground targets, tanks, low-speed aerial targets and personnel at the frontline and in tactical depth. It is also deployed as a surveillance platform and aerial command post for a group of attack helicopters.

Aug 26, 2023 · Russia's Ka-52 attack helicopter has been imposing a high cost on Ukraine's counteroffensive this summer. The threat imposed by the Russian aircraft led the Ukrainian media to nickname it...

Sep 24, 2024 · The Kamov Ka-52 Alligator (NATO reporting name: Hokum B) is a state-of-the-art, all-weather combat helicopter developed by the Kamov Design Bureau. It is a two-seat variant of the earlier Ka-50 and is designed to engage both armored and unarmored ground targets, as well as low-speed aerial threats.

If you think air-to-ground combat and reconnaissance don’t get any more impressive, then you haven’t seen the Kamov Ka-52 Alligator. This two-seat attack helicopter packs a powerful punch with its advanced avionics system and heavily armed weapon systems.

Sep 20, 2023 · What is the Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter? The Kamov Ka-52 helicopter is a two-seat variant of its predecessor, the Kamov Ka-50. Developed by the Russian Kamov design bureau, it is touted as an all-weather, day-night, military scout, and attack helicopter.

Oct 3, 2023 · The Kamov Ka-52 "Alligator" (Hokum-B) is an upgraded form of the original Ka-50 "Hokum" attack helicopter line. While the Ka-50 utilized a single-seat cockpit, the most notable difference in the new mark is the twin-seat, side-by-side cockpit.

Nov 4, 2024 · Known for its distinctive coaxial rotor system, powerful armament, and advanced avionics, the Ka-52 has earned a reputation as a versatile and lethal platform for both air-to-ground and air-to-air engagements.

Oct 18, 2010 · Kamov Ka-52 Alligator (NATO reporting name: Hokum B) is an all-weather combat helicopter developed by Kamov Design Bureau. The Ka-52 is a twin-seat version of the Ka-50 helicopter. It has been designed to attack armoured and unarmoured ground targets and low-speed air targets.

The Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and attack helicopter is designed to destroy tanks, armored and unarmored military equipment, manpower, helicopters and other aircraft of the enemy...