kamov Ka-52 (2012): A True Aerial Knight

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In the early 1980ies, comparative test were being done between Kamov’s V-80 and Mil Moscow’s Mi-28. The results of those test showed the V-80 generally had better flight characteristics and had a better price/quality ratio. On top of those, unlike previous helicopters, V-80 only required a single crew member. While those test were being done, Yakovlev and Kamov made a proposal for specialized helicopter opto-electrical and radar complex that would be intended for reconnaissance on the battlefield and command of a group of attack helicopters. Initially, this system was intended for Kamov’s V-60(What later became the Ka-60). However, with the poor economic state of the USSR, in late 1980s and early 1990s, development of the V-80 and the helicopter “battle management system” was essentially halted. While everything was slowed, chief designer, Sergey Mikheyev made the decision to merge the projects. This would mean the V-80 would be able to do almost any task. From monitoring a group of tanks to then effectively engage said tanks. 
 In 1990 the V-80 would receive the designation of Ka-50 and would begin state trials which would last until 1994. After a short time period, in 1995, by decree of the then President of the Russian Federation, Boris Yeltsin, the Ka-50 was accepted into service with the Russian Air Force(VSS). Unfortunately, due to financial difficulties, only 10 would be built.
 In 1996-1997, a Ka-50 was upgraded with a new cockpit that brought back the traditional two man crew. Unlike those helicopters, Mikheyev would have the crew members placed side-by-side. This would allow for easier communication and greater battlefield observation. This modification would get the designation of Ka-52. In the summer of 1997, the MoD requested some changes that would bring the handling back up to the Ka-50’s level. With these done, Ka-52 was able to perform the unique capabilities. One of these being the funnel. The helicopter flies sideways in a downward circle, this allows for a constant attack while not needing to remain stationary. 
 The primary difference between the production Ka-52 and Ka-50, is the electronics. Ka-52 come equipped with the “Argument-2000” fifth generation multi-function unified complex. The most noticeable part of the complex is the TOES-520. This spherical ball sight under the nose functions as the primary sighting system the Ka-52 carries. 
 In 2008 would began state trail and the first delvire of 3 helicopters would be completed soon after. In 2011, the Ka-52 would be finally be accepted into service with the Russian Air Force.
A year later, the Ka-52 would be modified with an additional set of pylons. This would increase the maximum payload to 2800Kg. 

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Kamov Ka-52 Multi-Role Helicopter
Dimensions:-
Length: 13.8M/ 45.2 FT
Height: 4.9M/ 16 FT
Wingspan: 7.8M/ 23.9 FT
Rotor Diameter: 14.5M/ 47.5 FT
Crew: 2 (Pilot, Gunner)
Weight:- 
Empty: 7,800Kg/ 17,200Lbs
Normal: 10,400Kg/ 22,930Lbs
Maximum: 11,300Kg/ 24,900Lbs
Flight Characteristics:-
Engine: 2 VK-2500 each outputting 2,400HP at take off
Emergency output: 2,700HP
Cruising: 1,750HP
Speed:-
Maximum: 300Km/h/ 186Mph
Cruising: 260Km/h/ 160Mph
Rate Of Climb: 900Mpm/ 2,950Fpm
Practical Ceiling: 5,500M/ 18,000FT
Practical Range: 455Km/ 280ML
Armament:
1 2A42 30-MM Cannon

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 Ammunition Available:-

3UBR6 API 
Muzzle velocity: 960 mps
Penetration: 20-MM at 700 meters(at an angle 60 degrees)
3UOR6 HE-T
Muzzle velocity: 960 mps
3UOF8 HEI
Muzzle velocity: 960 mps

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3UBR8 "Kerner" APDS

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Muzzle velocity: 1100 mps
Penetration: 45-MM at 100 meters( at an angle of 60 degrees)

Ammunition load: 460 Rounds are carried
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Innermost Pylon:-
Kh-125ML Air-To-Surface Missile? (May not be applicable to production Ka-52s)

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Maximum Penetration: 1 Meter of Concrete 

Maximum Speed: 870Mps/ 1,950Mph

Average Speed: 450Mps/ 1,000Mph

Guidance System: Semi Automatic Laser

Range 10Km/ 6.2Ml 

S-13 122-MM Unguided Rocket (5 Rockets Per Pod)
S-8 80-MM Unguided Rocket (40 Rockets Per Pod)
UBK-23-250 23-MM Gun-Pod

RBK-500 Unguided Cluster Bomb (Not currently applicable to War Thunder)
ZB-500 Napalm (Not currently applicable to War Thunder)
FAB-500
RBK-250 Unguided Cluster Bomb (Not currently applicable to War Thunder)
FAB-100
Central Pylon:-
R-73 Air-To-Air Missile? (May not be applicable to production Ka-52s)

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Maximum Speed: Mach 2.5

Guidance System: Infrared Homing 

Range Forward: 20Km/ 12.4ML

Range Reverse: .3Km/ .1ML

9M120D 'Ataka-D' Air-To-Ground Anti Tank Missile (6 Missiles Per Pylon)

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Maximum Penetration: 900MM

MAximum Penetration behind ERA: 850MM

Maximum Speed: 500 meters per second

Average Speed: 400 meters per second

Guidance System: SACLOS

Range 10Km/ 6.2Ml 

The ATGMs can be carried in tandem with each other. One pylon can carry a set of 9M120Ds while the other carries a set of 2K121s. 
2K121 "Whirlwind' Air-To-Ground Anti Tank Missile (6 Missiles Per Pylon) (Due to their Fire and Forget nature, Not currently applicable to War Thunder)

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Maximum Penetration: 1,000MM

Maximum Penetration behind ERA: 950MM

Maximum Speed: ???

Average Speed: 600Mps/ 1,300Mph

Guidance System: Automatic Laser

Range 10Km/ 6.2Ml 

S-13 122-MM Unguided Rocket (5 Rockets Per Pod)
S-8 80-MM Unguided Rocket (40 Rockets Per Pod)
UBK-23-250 23-MM Gun-Pod

RBK-500 Unguided Cluster Bomb (Not currently applicable to War Thunder)
ZB-500 Napalm (Not currently applicable to War Thunder)
FAB-500 
RBK-250 Unguided Cluster Bomb (Not currently applicable to War Thunder)
FAB-100
Outermost Pylon:-
Igla-B Air-To-Air MANPADs (2 Carried Per Pylon)

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Maximum Speed: Mach 2.5

Guidance System: Infrared Homing 

Range: 5Km/ 3ML

 

Sources:-

http://www.airwar.ru/enc/ah/ka52.html

http://lemur59.ru/node/8801

http://militaryrussia.ru/blog/topic-572.html

 

Edited December 16, 2018 by WulfPack

[Radom 4,245]

Open for discussion 

[dotEXCEL 5,969]

yes please

[DreamADream4Me 2,838]

YES!!! We need this and Mi-28N and we have the perfect lineup. :)

 

Oh, and Mi-8 (especially the Mi-8MTSh version).

[GRISELBRAND 20]

+1

Gib Ka-52

[Princess_Pinch 5,625]

 

Gib!

[CoMurey2 131]

BTW that is the only one I know of that do SEAD....  SEAD missions soon against RADAR AAA

[CokeSpray 7,274]

Suggestion passed to the developers for consideration.

[leroyonly 4,311]

As the Ka-52 has been implemented with update 1.97 Viking Fury,

 

Moved to Implemented Suggestions.