The new sighting system of the modernized Ka-52M helicopter increases the effectiveness of the use of weapons at night. The complex was modified taking into account the combat use of helicopters in Syria. This was announced by a source in the Russian defense industry..
The combat effectiveness of the modernized helicopter is doubled thanks to the new sighting system, allowing the crew to use the full range of weapons at night. At the same time, the target detection and recognition range of the new complex is doubled compared to the base model..
The combat effectiveness of the Ka-52M helicopter will be significantly increased by installing a modernized sighting system, which will expand the possibilities of using weapons at night. The range of detection and recognition of the target of the thermal imaging channel of the upgraded sight has been doubled- quotes TASS source words.
Upgraded Ka-52M helicopter completes state tests, it has already been tested in combat conditions in Ukraine and received positive reviews. The helicopter was developed taking into account the experience of using army aviation in Syria. He received enhanced armor and a new airborne defense system., protecting the car from anti-aircraft missiles, RLS with AFAR, VK-2500 engine, new aviation tires with increased wear resistance and new propeller blades. A new sighting and navigation system has been installed. Armament was unified with another rotorcraft – Mi-28nm. Long-range missiles entered the Ka-52M arsenal “Hermes-A”, guided anti-tank “Whirlwind-M”, light multi-purpose guided missile LMUR, she is “article 305”.
Arseniev Aviation Company “Progress” declared full readiness to start mass production of new helicopters.
