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Kamov Ka-50

Lift typeRotary wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurboshaft
ApplicationAttack
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Twin turboshaft attack helicopter with co-axial contra-rotating rotors. Includes two seat Ka-52 variant.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Kamov Ka-50 1982 / 1982 1998 Single-seat variant.
Kamov Ka-52 1995 / 1997 Two-seater variant.
Kamov Ka-52M 2018 / 2020 Modernised variant, with increased reconnaissance and attack capability.

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Supply chain

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Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Ramenskoye Design Bureau JSC Analysis | News Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Avionics packages

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Motor Sich JSC Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: AI-9 APU

Power Systems / Engines

JSC UEC-Klimov Analysis Turboshaft Engines: (TV3-117 - Kamov Ka-50 - TV3-117VMA VK-2500 - Kamov Ka-52 - VK-2500 )
Motor Sich JSC Analysis Turboshaft Engines: (VK-2500 - Kamov Ka-52 - VK-2500 )

Production / Manufacturing Services

Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company (AAK) Analysis | News Final Assembly: Production and final assembly
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