KA-52

Design

The layout, design, carrier system and plumage of the Ka-52, with the exception of the front of the fuselage (up to the 18th frame), almost completely repeat the technical appearance of the Ka-50 helicopter. The power plant of serial machines consists of 2 VK-2500 turboshaft engines, which are a modification of the increased power of TV3-117VMA engines. Pre-production machines, as well as at least the first production helicopters of the pilot batch, were equipped with TV3-117VMA turboshaft engines. Like the Ka-50, the Ka-52 engines are equipped with dust protection devices, as well as removable screen-exhaust devices (EVU) to reduce the visibility of the helicopter in the infrared range.

Ka-52 "Alligator" (product "800.06", according to NATO codification - Hokum B) is a Russian reconnaissance and attack helicopter of a new generation. The machine is capable of hitting armored and unarmored vehicles, manpower and air targets on the battlefield. It is a further development of the Ka-50 Black Shark helicopter.

Prior to the cessation of serial production of the Ka-50 in 2009, as a specific feature of the combat use of the Ka-52, it was envisaged that it would perform the tasks of an army aviation command vehicle, carrying out reconnaissance of the area, target designation and coordination of the actions of a group of combat helicopters. In addition to performing reconnaissance and combat functions, the Ka-52 can serve as a training vehicle.

The ship-based version of the Ka-52K can be equipped with a relatively more powerful Hermes-A guided weapon system (KUV) with a maximum firing range of 15-20 km [⇨] than most attack helicopters of army aviation.