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Ka-52
Helicopterconfirmed
The Ka-52 Alligator is a two-seat attack helicopter, a derivative of the single-seat Ka-50 Black Shark, featuring a distinctive coaxial rotor system. It is designed for reconnaissance, target acquisition, and combat operations against armored and unarmored targets, as well as low-speed aerial targets.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| Introduced | 2011 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 310 km/h |
| Range | 1,110 km |
| Crew | 2 |
| Weight | 10.8 t |
History
Developed by Kamov, it entered service with the Russian Air Force in 2011 and has seen combat in various conflicts.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 46 | confirmed |
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