The Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark" (Russian: Чёрная акула, romanized: Chyornaya akula, English: kitefin shark), NATO reporting name Hokum A, is a Soviet/Russian single-seat attack helicopter with the distinctive coaxial rotor system of the Kamov design bureau.

Sep 30, 2024 · The Kamov Ka-50 “Black Shark” is a Russian single-seat attack helicopter developed by JSC Kamov. The chopper entered service with the Russian Armed Forces in 1995, and has been equipped ever since.

The Ka-50 was planned as a rival to the Mi-28 in a competition to provide the Soviet armed forces with a new battlefield attack helicopter. Kamov opted for a single-crew layout to save weight...

The Ka-50 Black Shark helicopter, developed by Kamov Helicopters JSC, carries the Nato codename Hokum A, with Hokum B the two-seat version, Ka-52. Ka-50 is also known as Werewolf. It is a high-performance combat helicopter with day and night capability, high survivability and fire power to defeat air targets and heavily armoured tanks armed ...

Sep 19, 2023 · Helicopters have always captured our imagination, but few have left as indelible a mark as the Kamov Ka-50, Russia’s esteemed ‘Black Shark’. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll embark on a captivating journey into the heart of this iconic rotorcraft’s legacy.

Ka-50 "Black Shark" is a single-seat attack helicopter for destroying armored vehicles, slow-speed air targets and manpower on the battlefield.Coaxial Ka-50 helicopter has two three-blade rotors of 14.5-m diameter each. The polymeric composite blade is attached to the hub by a torsion bar.

The Kamov Ka-50 is the world's first operational helicopter with a rescue ejection system, which allows pilots to escape at all heights and speeds. The K-37-800 rocket-assisted ejection system is produced by Zvezda Research and Production Enterprise Joint Stock Company in …

Oct 3, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark (Hokum) Dedicated Single-Seat Attack Helicopter including pictures.

Mar 29, 2024 · The Kamov Ka-50, also known as the “Black Shark,” is a single-seat, attack helicopter designed by the Kamov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It is known for its distinctive coaxial rotor system, which eliminates the need for a tail rotor.

Jun 17, 2021 · The Ka-50 helicopter, developed by the Kamov Design Bureau under the leadership of Chief (later General) Designer Sergei Mikheev, became a unique machine, in many ways ahead of its time. It was the world’s first single-seat attack helicopter.