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Publicized photo of the Ka-52 cockpit “Nile crocodile”

On the Internet there Photo "Nile crocodile" of the attack helicopter cockpit. 46 The Ka-52 is currently one of the most advanced machines, the armament Egyptian Air Force.

Обнародовано фото из кабины Ка-52 "Нильский крокодил"

In social networks, published a photograph, Made of attack helicopter Ka-52 cockpit "Nile crocodile". At frame seen, as a helicopter accompanied by a similar machine flies over the desert.

"Nile alligator" is a version of Russian helicopters "Ka-52" "Alligator", intended for the Egyptian Air Force. AT 2015 Cairo was purchased amphibious assault ship "Mistral", built for Russian Navy. The ships were adapted to the use of helicopters Ka-52 "Kataran" – Marine version with folding blades and improved anti-corrosion properties.

Cairo then signed a contract with Russia for the supply of 78 machines: of 32 were decked, a 46 - special versions, developed under the climatic conditions of Egypt and the Middle East. They also are called "Nile crocodile".

In September 2016 , Egypt and Russia have signed an agreement, according to which the initial structure of the 30 Egyptian pilots and 70 ground crews had to train in Russia.

Обнародовано фото из кабины Ка-52 "Нильский крокодил"

The helicopter anti-corrosion materials are widely used. Also installed on the machine additional cooling system, fuselage structure strengthened. In addition to all, as a measure to reduce the weight of the flight in a hot climate, Machine designers managed to reduce the weight of the chassis.

The machine is equipped opto-electronic sighting system ECO 52.Krome order, The equipment includes a helicopter missile defense system, President-S and RLS-52 Crossbow. Helicopter ground targets can detect at a distance 25 km, air - to 15 km.

At the beginning of June 2019 , the Egyptian Air Force announced, that the Ka-52 officially became part of the Air Force. known, that part of the machines are located at the air base of Wadi al-Jandal (Katam Al / Al-Hatam). The airfield is home to 550 th Attack helicopter crews, 51-I have a squadron equipped with the AH-64D Longbow Apache.

Despite, that the deliveries were carried out ahead of schedule, in the Ka-52 "Nile crocodile" had technical problems during its commissioning. According to media reports, motors lose power at the various flight regimes, also had problems with night vision and navigation systems, as well as other avionics.

reported, These issues formed the basis of the decision of Egypt to buy 10 AH-64E Apache Guardians. It was then that the manufacturer is actively engaged deficiencies, using the experience of the Syrian campaign. Judging by the statement of the Egyptian Air Force helicopters of including, "Kamov" managed to overcome the shortcomings.

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