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Russia’s Ka-52 “Alligator” Helicopter Is Raining Fire on Ukraine

After early setbacks, Russian helicopter pilots shifted to low-altitude operations and high-angle indirect fire, known as “lofting”—which has been highly inaccurate but extremely destructive. “Hokum B ...
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Adapt or die: Ka-52 leads Russian attack helicopters in Ukraine

One of Russia’s wartime success stories is the adaptation of its attack helicopters, particularly the Ka-52 Alligator, or ...
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Ukraine's special operators say they scored a HIMARS hit on Russia's helicopters, including its fearsome Ka-52 attack helos

Ukrainian forces said on Monday that they destroyed four Russian helicopters in the Belgorod region. Kyiv used US-provided HIMARS rockets to strike the aircraft, which included formidable Ka-52s.
The National Interest

Ukraine Has Learned How Hard It Is to Kill Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter

The cannon has a maximum rate of fire of 550 rounds a minute and can engage light-armored targets within a range of 1,500 meters (4,921 feet), soft-skinned targets and infantry at ranges of up to ...
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Yes, There Is A Military Helicopter With Ejection Seats - Here's How It Works

Obviously there are a great many differences between attack helicopters and fighter jets, but one of the distinct advantages jet pilots have over their helicopter-flying counterparts is the ability to ...