Kamov Ka-50
Rotorcraft
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The Kamov Ka-50 Hokum stands as one of aviation's most formidable attack helicopters, debuting in 1982 with a single-pilot configuration. Its twin engines propel the 16-meter airframe to 315 km/h, while the 545-kilometer range enables deep strike missions. The innovative coaxial rotor design and aggressive armament suite made it a pivotal Cold War development.
Caractéristiques
- Rôle
- Attack helicopter, scout helicopter
- Origine
- Soviet Union / Russia
- Équipage
- 1
- Moteurs
- 2
- Premier vol
- 1982
- Longueur
- 16 m
- Vitesse maximale
- 315 km/h
- Autonomie
- 545 km