KA-52

Hi guys im new to the forum and yeah im a newb...

Does anyone have some info on the Russian KA-52 Alligator (i believe thats what its called) and an American helicopter that could compete with it?

Sorry if this is a repost

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Multi-role all-weather combat Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter is a twin-seat derivative of the attack Ka-50. It is intended for a wide range of combat tasks in daytime and night conditions, in any time of the year with the use of all destruction means of the Ka-50. This is a commander helicopter of the army aviation aimed at increasing the efficiency of group combat helicopter operations.

Coaxial-type Ka-52 helicopter differs from its predecessor by a wider nose part and twin-seat crew cockpit where the pilot ejection seats are arranged side-by-side. Both pilots have full controls of the helicopter without any limitations. The pilot cockpit is armored. The helicopter can be used as a trainer. High flying qualities of the coaxial helicopter combined with unique manoeuvrability allow the helicopter to perform combat maneuvers within the minimum air area and the shortest time to gain an advantageous attack position.

Numerous weapons options for the helicopter are achieved by arranging a movable high-speed firing gun starboard of the helicopter, and by six available external wing stores with different combination of anti-tank missiles, rockets, "air-to-air" missiles, gun ammunition of a container type and bombs of various caliber. From the point of view of the weapons power the "Alligator" is comparable with the "Black Shark" helicopter and is superior to all existing combat helicopters.

The on-board multifunctional avionics suite ensures round-the-clock helicopter piloting, navigational and combat tasks in anytime of the year. The avionics suite is comprised of a multiplexed, multi-level digital computer-based system having large storage capacity and high speed. Observation, search and targeting systems comprising head-mounted display are used for round-the-clock and all-weather detection of specified targets and their attack using optical, TV, laser, IR and radar equipment.

here is some info about the Ka-52


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Name Ka-52 Hokum-B
Type Scout-Attack helicopter
Year 1996
Engine 2 x TV3-117VMA turboshaft, 2x2200 hrs.pwr.
Wingspan 7.34 m
Length 15.6 m (rotors turning)
Height 4.9 m
Rotor Diameter 4.9 m
Weight 10400 kg/12500 kg
Max. speed 310 km/h
Operational Range 520 km
Ferry Range 1200 km
Crew 2
Armament 1 x 30 mm gun 2A42 (500rds),
12 x Antitank missiles AT-9,
80 x 80mm or 20 x 122mm Rockets
AA-11, AS-16 Igla Anti-Aircraft missiles,
AS-10 Air-to-Surface missiles,
UPK-23-250 Gun pod,
GUV-8700 Machine-gun pod

some of the info i posted





[Edited on 16-12-2003 by Russian]

good stuff, spasibo

but what kind of American helicopter could counter this? and how do they compare ?

you might wanna check out this thread:

www.abovetopsecret.com...

originally posted by: Papz

good stuff, spasibo

but what kind of American helicopter could counter this? and how do they compare ?

To answer this question, I found this webpage comparing the AH-64 with the Ka-52.