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. It was designed in the 1980s and adopted for service in the Russian army in 1995.

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.

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 "Putin's...

Nov 9, 2022 · When it came to air support for its soldiers, tanks and guns, Russia has relied not only on jet airplanes like the Sukhoi Su-25 Grach (“rook”), but attack helicopters such as the Kamov Ka-52 Alligator.

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.

Mar 28, 2017 · Being heavier than the Ka-50, the Ka-52 held an uncomfortable first place among coaxial-rotor helicopters as regards rotor disc loading, which impaired its flight performance as compared to the precursor.

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.