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Ka-52 and Mi-28 will receive a mass missile systems "Hermes-A»

Ka-52 and Mi-28 will receive a mass missile systems «Hermes-A»

According to the analysis of combat operations in Syria Russian helicopters will update its arsenal.

On Monday, 11 Martha, Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu told, that the Russian attack helicopters will receive new massively increased light range missiles. The decision on the retrofitting technique was made after analysis of fighting in Syria.

Although the minister did not name the exact name supplied missiles, but, obviously, we are talking about high-precision tactical missile complexes "Hermes-A». They began to enter the army as early as 2003 year, but the parties were minimal.

So, during the fighting in Syria, Russian helicopters used exclusively complexes "Attack" and "Whirlwind". They have a range of 5 and 8 km respectively, while the "Hermes" allows you to destroy enemy tanks at a distance 15-18 kilometers.

US rival

The closest analogue of the foreign "Hermes" is an American missile system AGM-114 Hellfire. Both developments were created specifically for, that the helicopter could hit targets, without coming within range of portable air defense missile system, whose danger radius is estimated to average 8 kilometers. Russian and American missiles hit at a distance 11 and 18 km respectively.

However, the distance - is not the only measure to protect helicopters from the VOP. Americans have equipped their development of semi-active guidance system, thanks to which the rocket suggests itself, without pilot. But Russian missiles induced by a laser beam, that requires the participation of the pilot at least at the final stage of flight.

Ka-52 and Mi-28 will receive a mass missile systems «Hermes-A»

Source photo: Federal News Agency – Dmitry Larks

It would seem, Hellfire in an obvious advantage over the "Hermes", but in reality it is not so simple. The rate of US missile flight is only 400 meters per second, while in Russia - 1000 meters per second. Due to the supersonic speed, "Hermes" allow Russian helicopter pilots in just a few seconds to strike. It also significantly improves the quality of projectile resistance to missile defense opponent.

Russian Tricks

It differs from the missiles and the method of hitting the target. Hellfire has a shaped-charge warhead, explosive mass in which the order 8 kilogram. She hits the target in a straight line relatively speaking. Warhead "Hermes" weighs 13 kg and has a high-explosive action. However, it strikes the target solely from above, dealing a blow to the very poor a protected tank projection. Before the attack, the rocket shoots up, and then swoops down on goal, it also helps to overcome missile defense and KAZ.

As seen, at the "Hermes" has its undeniable advantages, but, for some reason, in which they have not received widespread use of the Russian army. Now, According to Shoigu, situation will change.

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