Fisrt Egypt’s Ka-52 Aligator attack helicopter spotted in Russia

[HAIDER]

The first Ka-52 Aligator attack helicopter with desert camo of the Egyptian Air Force was spotted at the Progress factory in Arsenyev, Russia.

The first photo of Ka-52 of the Egyptian Air Force was released by Hammer Head.

Egypt’s Defence Ministry will get 46 Ka-52 Alligator combat helicopters in 2017-2019.

In September 2016, Egypt and Russia signed a training agreement, which will see Egyptian pilots train for the Ka-52 in Russia.

The Ka-52 is equipped with four hardpoints under its wings, which can take on laser-guided anti-tank missiles, rockets, air-to-air missiles, and laser-guided bombs. Powered by two VK-2500 turboshaft engines, the Ka-52K has a cruising speed of 260 km/h and a maximum speed of 300 km/h. The Alligator has an operational range of 460 km and ferry range of 1,100 km.
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[Furqan Sarwar]

Isn't it too bulky for an Attack Helo ??

 

[The SC]

Isn't it too bulky for an Attack Helo ??

General Information

The Ka-52 Alligator is a next-generation reconnaissance and combat helicopter designed to destroy tanks, armoured and non-armoured ground targets, and enemy troops and helicopters both on the front line and in tactical reserves. The helicopter can operate around the clock and in all weathers. The Ka-52 can provide target acquisition and designation for helicopter teams and ground troop command and control centres. It can also provide fire support for troop landings, fly routine patrols and escort military convoys.

• Ka-52 Alligator is fitted with signature control devices as well as electronic and active counter-measures. It meets the latest Russian and international standards for technical operation of military helicopters.
• The helicopter has a two-seat cockpit and can be flown by either pilot. Its advanced flight capabilities – achieved in part thanks to its coaxial rotors – make the helicopter highly manoeuvrable in limited space and thus able to adopt an advantageous attack position.
• The Ka-52 Alligator’s two VK-2500 turboshaft engines allow the helicopter to operate at altitudes above 5,000m. It has a static ceiling of 4,000m, and is able to take off and land in hot climates and in high mountainous terrain. The Alligator can also operate in cold climates and icy conditions.
• The Ka-52 Alligator is equipped with the latest avionics suite and powerful offensive weapons that can be configured for a wide range of combat missions.
• The Ka-52 Alligator offers a high degree of protection to its crew, advanced automated systems for ease of piloting, and is easy to service and maintain on the ground.

 

[Zhukov]

Why not state of the art mi 28?

 

[ebrahym]

Why not state of the art mi 28?

they ordered it for Mistral-class amphibious assault ship
and are best optimized for Naval operation
ka-52 version was specifically designed for Mistral-class AAS by russia when it wanted to acquire the Mistral-class AAS however the deal got canceled due to war in donbass and they were purchased by egypt

 

[mekawy]

they ordered it for Mistral-class amphibious assault ship
and are best optimized for Naval operation
ka-52 version was specifically designed for Mistral-class AAS by russia when it wanted to acquire the Mistral-class AAS however the deal got canceled due to war in donbass and they were purchased by egypt

this is the land attack version ( aligator ) not the naval version ( katran ) for the mistrals

 

[ebrahym]

this is the land attack version ( aligator ) not the naval version ( katran ) for the mistrals

will they be used on Mistral as air support for landing troops ?
or independently by ground based forces ?

 

[Hell NO]

will they be used on Mistral as air support for landing troops ?
or independently by ground based forces ?

Can be used on the mistrals for short periods of time as it doesn't have folding rotters and wings which means that it takes a larger space + it's not coded with erosion resistance paint.
Egypt have another contract for the naval version which is gonna be signed soon