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| Russia Praises The Prowess Of The Ka-52 Attack Helicopter That Destroyed 21 Ukrainian Tanks |
Moscow - Russia said that the most advanced attack helicopter currently owned by the Ka-52 Alligator is very reliable on the Ukrainian battlefield. The Ka-52 attack helicopter has destroyed 21 enemy tanks and fortifications. The Russian Ministry of Defense shows footage of crew operations of Ka-52 Alligator and Mil Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopters destroying enemy fortifications and armored vehicles in special military operations in Ukraine.
The Ka-52 attack helicopter demonstrated missile and rocket weapons, including the Shturm-VU anti-tank system equipped with Ataka laser missiles as well as Vikhr missiles. “I have been on combat missions since the beginning of special military operations, flying a very reliable Ka-52 helicopter. Our crews have destroyed 21 enemy tanks using missiles, as well as enemy manpower, and fortifications with rockets," the ministry quoted Ka-52 crew commander Dmitry as saying from the TASS website, Tuesday (1/11/2022).
The Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter is designed to destroy tanks, armored vehicles and military equipment, personnel, helicopters and other enemy aircraft on the front lines. The Ka-52 attack helicopter can operate in any weather conditions and at any time of the day or night. The Ka-52 Alligator features enemy radar signal reduction, electronic warfare systems, and active jamming devices. Includes a flare decoy capable of deflecting enemy missiles. "Specifically, four Stinger missiles were fired at us in one battle and all of them were deflected by the flare decoy from the helicopter," continued Dmitry.
The Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter can accelerate to 300 km/h, can carry a payload of 2.5 tons, has an operating range of 460 km and a service altitude of 5,500 meters, and develops a cruising speed of 260 km/h. This attack helicopter has a deck-based modification of the Ka-52K Katran.
The Ka-52 Alligator helicopter is armed with missiles and rockets, including the Shturm-VU anti-tank system equipped with Ataka laser missiles as well as Vikhr missiles. This attack helicopter also carries aerial bombs and containers with cannon armament.
The Ka-52 Alligator helicopter is powered by two Klimov VK-2500 turboshaft engines driving two coaxial counter-rotating main rotors. Each engine produces a maximum takeoff power of 2,400 HP. The machine is equipped with a new full authority digital control system (FADEC).
The Ka-52 helicopter can fly at a maximum altitude of 5,500 meters. The maximum and cruising speed of the helicopter is 300 km/h and 260 km/h respectively. The helicopter can climb at a speed of 12 m/s. The Ka-52 has a practical flight range of 460 km, while the ferry's flight range is 1110 km.
The Ka-52 helicopter is 16 meters long, 4.9 meters high and the main rotor diameter is 14.5 meters. The Ka-52's maximum take-off weight is 10,800 kg. The Ka-52 helicopter has a wider nose and an extended fuselage due to its two-seat cockpit.