At the “Army-2021” International Military and Technical Forum, the Russian Helicopter Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation signed a contract for the supply of the first modern Ka-52M helicopter. The first rotorcraft will be delivered in 2022.
The scheduled delivery of modern helicopters will begin after the national joint test is completed, starting in August.
“The Ka-52 is one of the best attack helicopters in the world, but even the best aircraft needs timely modernization, which will expand its combat capabilities,” said Andrei Boginsky, director general of the Russian Helicopter Holding Company Say. With the development of the updated version, our designers draw on the operating experience of the crocodile, including in real combat situations. Therefore, everything about modern attack helicopters is aimed at improving combat effectiveness in all weather conditions. According to the agreement with the Russian Ministry of Defense, the AAC’Progress’ factory in Primorsky Krai has begun preparations for mass production. “
Ka-52M has obtained a modern avionics complex, equipped with a more powerful computer for better performance. With its support, the weapon’s application capabilities have been expanded, including under night conditions. The range of night detection and recognition targets doubled.
This helicopter has installed and tested advanced missile weapons. Ka-52M is suitable for working with drones. The data obtained from the drone will help the crew improve the situational awareness of the battlefield and help significantly improve intelligence collection at greater distances.
In order to improve the efficiency of helicopters, intensive work is underway to install radar stations with active phased antenna arrays (APARs). The combat radius increased. The helicopter is also equipped with an upgraded airborne load control system (BLC).
