Russia’s Ka-52 attack helicopter

The Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopter is proving to be a formidable adversary as the Ukrainian army continues its counteroffensive against Russian forces


KAMOV KA-52 ALLIGATOR: Attack helicopter entered service in 2011

Powerplant: Two 2,400hp Klimov VK-2500 turboshaft engines

Mast-mounted radar: Two antennas for aerial and ground targets

Cockpit
Equipped with ejection seats for both crew

Two coaxial contra-rotating main rotors

Retractable landing gear

Stub wings: Six hardpoints can carry anti-tank missiles, unguided rockets and anti-aircraft missiles

Movable gun mount fitted with 30mm rapid-fire cannon


Ka-52 specifications
Length			16m
Maximum take-off weight	10,800kg
Maximum speed 		300km/h
Maximum altitude 	5,500m
Operating range	 	460km


LMUR: Air-to-ground missile allows Ka-52 to conduct strikes outside range of Ukrainian air defences

Missile length: 1.9m

Range: 15km 
 

Sources: Airforce Technology, Financial Times, Flight Global
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