No large-scale operation of modern armies is unthinkable without the support of helicopters.These high-speed and super-maneuverable rotorcraft relocating amphibious groups and special forces units, delivering a variety of technical means and equipment to remote areas: mountainous, wooded and swampy areas.In addition, these mobile and mobile machines perform fire support of ground troops, lead intelligence and overall coordination activities.
helicopter "Black Shark" is the best in the world of shock assault rotorcraft Single daily application developed by Experimental Design Bureau named after Kamov in 1982.According to technical excellence of its combat systems it is much superior to the best foreign analogues.The helicopter "Black Shark" has a flight weight of 10.8 tons, is capable of speeds up to 390 km / h, climb performance - 10 m / s, the maximum height - 5500 m.
In the early eighties, the Ka-50 made an unprecedented furorewinning three-stage competition at the double attack machine Mi-28 and demonstrating the excellent set of combat skills and technical characteristics.And he was immediately thrown into the crucible of the Afghan campaign, which showed its inconsistency many types of aircraft.Therefore, it needed a fundamentally new car, which would be a real bloodthirsty hawk and would be able to effectively combat missions in difficult conditions, very specific war.
Afghan mountains - is an incredible dry thin air, this deep narrow gorges, where the walk harsh shifting gusty winds, it Mujahideen armed with the ANC, the US "Stinger" Egyptian "Arrow".In such circumstances, power plants are often not enough oxygen, the winds hurled rocks at cars and each sortie was akin to a feat.In these circumstances, the Ka-50 "Black Shark" was a real gift to Soviet designers.
It is not only incredibly powerful, with wonderful book machine, but also a very obedient in piloting.She forgives many pilot error, which is incredibly important in difficult field conditions.In the hands of the pilot is like a herd of mustangs powerful and graceful, which take out of any scrape and critical situation.In Afghanistan, for their fantastic quality of the helicopter "Black Shark" was awarded one more respectful and a little-known nickname - "Werewolf".According to NATO classification "Black Shark" is called "Hokum" ("liar").
Military experts unanimously say that the missile attack Ka-50 will not stand a single tank in the world.This rotor helicopter - now the perfect weapon, generated by the war.Anti-tank missiles launched from aboard the "Black Shark" at a distance of ten kilometers from the target, guided by a special laser unit guidance, inevitably and inexorably catch up with the object of attack, whatever the maneuvers are committed.
And if all the ammunition expended missiles at the disposal of the pilot has a quick-large-caliber gun, automatically track the location of targets, as well as unguided rocket shells and bombs.Despite such tremendous firepower and armor protection impressive, "Black Shark" by virtue of the most challenging maneuvers, incredible aerial acrobatics and aerobatics, which is unattainable for most modern rotary-wing aircraft.
Ka-50 - the only helicopter in the world, with one pilot.At the same time to save the pilot in an emergency situation to the "Black Shark" applied an unprecedented rocket and parachute ejection system K-37.In addition, the machine is equipped with a navigation system that allows you to fly at any time and under the most adverse weather conditions.The helicopter "Black Shark" has absolutely stunning ability to interact with other machines battle group.Each pilot sees on a special LCD screen not only all "their" helicopters but also coordinates of detected targets.On the basis of these data, the commander gives the order to attack.
Good technical reasonableness scheme Ka-50 made it possible to create on its basis a new two-seat model of combat rotorcraft - Ka-52, nicknamed "Alligator", the construction of which eighty-five per cent is made up of components and materials predecessor.Last, retaining many of the characteristics of the prototype, he added to them new.Today, the tandem helicopter Ka-52 - "Black Shark" - the perfect mix of combat aircraft in the world.A couple of them are able to solve just an incredible range of tasks.Destructional firepower and excellent reservation Ka-50 complements the fantastic combat intelligence and coordination capabilities "Alligator."
