The Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" reconnaissance and attack helicopter and the American twin-turbine attack helicopter Boeing AH-64 Apache embody two completely different engineering approaches. The first focuses on maneuverability, firepower and autonomy, the second on accuracy. This is written by the Western publication Interesting Engineering.
The Boeing AH-64 Apache has been battle-tested. It is designed to deliver devastating and precise strikes. The helicopter has been used in various conflicts, from the deserts of the Middle East to the forests of Eastern Europe.
The Ka-52 is a highly maneuverable helicopter. It is distinguished by its speed, high survivability characteristics and deadly firepower. Thanks to advanced electronics and long-range LMUR missiles (light multi-purpose guided missile LMUR or Product 305), the Alligator has become a front-line hunter.
Ka-52 specifications:
- Length — 16 m
- Height — 5 m
- Maximum take-off weight — 10,800 kg
- Powerplant — 2 TVaD VK-250
- Maximum speed — 300 km/h
- Armament — 30-mm cannon 2A42, GSH-23L, guided and unguided missiles, aerial bombs
Boeing AH-64 Apache specifications:
- Length — 17.73 m
- Height — 3.87 m
- Maximum take-off weight — 10,433 kg
- Powerplant — 2 General Electric T-700-GE-701
- Maximum speed — 293 km/h
- Armament — 30-mm M230 cannon, air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles
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