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.
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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.
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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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