Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
Picture of Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Helicopter
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 17 June 1982
Year of introduction 1995
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $16 million
Russian attack helicopter, known for its use in combat roles in Syria, equipped with reconnaissance and combat capabilities.
Picture of Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Helicopter
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 25 June 1997
Year of introduction 1995
Number produced 196 units
Average unit price $16 million
Wingspan 14.5 m 🟢
Height 4.9 m 🔴
Length 16.0 m 🟢
Maximum speed 315 km/h 🟢
Operational range 460 km ↔️
Service ceiling 5,500 m ↔️
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg ↔️
Empty weight 7,700 kg 🔴
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kgp 🟢
3-view profile of Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Wingspan 7.8 m 🔴
Height 5.0 m 🟢
Length 15.9 m 🔴
Maximum speed 300 km/h 🔴
Operational range 460 km ↔️
Service ceiling 5,500 m ↔️
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg ↔️
Empty weight 7,800 kg 🟢
Total thrust None x None kgp 🔴
3-view profile of Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

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