The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have received a new batch of Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopters, according to a former pilot and author of the Telegram channel Fighterbomber.
The published footage shows the combat rotorcraft being loaded onto a military transport aircraft for further delivery to the operational regiments of the VKS.
The Ka-52 "Alligator" is a combat helicopter developed by the Kamov Design Bureau (part of the Russian Helicopters holding company of the Rostec State Corporation). The helicopter is equipped with a radio-electronic protection system, active countermeasures, and stealth devices.
The helicopter's standard armament includes unguided and guided missiles, including Shturm-VU anti-tank systems equipped with Ataka missiles with laser guidance, as well as Vikhr guided missiles. In addition, the helicopter carries aerial bombs and containers with cannon armament.
Ka-52 Helicopter Specifications:
- Maximum speed — up to 300 km/h
- Helicopter payload mass — 2.5 t
- Flight range — 460 km
- Service ceiling — 5.5 thousand m
- Cruising speed — up to 260 km/h
Earlier www1.ru reported that the full configuration of armament and protection of the T-90M "Proryv" tank has become known.
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