"Alligator" went hunting: footage of the combat work of the Ka-52 attack helicopter crew

The Russian Ministry of Defense has shown footage of the combat use of the Ka-52 Alligator attack and reconnaissance helicopter. The rotorcraft is designed to strike at concentrations of personnel, armored vehicles and enemy strongholds in all weather conditions and at any time of the day.

Ka-52 "Alligator" is a combat helicopter developed by the Kamov Design Bureau (part of the Russian Helicopters holding of the Rostec State Corporation). The helicopter is equipped with a radio-electronic protection system, stealth devices and active countermeasures.

The helicopter's standard armament includes guided and unguided missiles, including Shturm-VU anti-tank systems equipped with Ataka laser-guided missiles, as well as Vikhr guided missiles. In addition, the helicopter carries containers with cannon armament and aerial bombs.

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Characteristics of the Ka-52 helicopter:

• Maximum speed - up to 300 km/h

• Helicopter payload weight - 2.5 tons

• Flight range - 460 km

• Practical ceiling - 5.5 thousand m

• Cruising speed - up to 260 km/h

Earlier, footage went viral on the Web with one of the assault units, which moves mainly on motorcycles. Support to the fighters is provided by heavy trucks, the cab of which is sheathed with metal sheets to protect the crew from drones.

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