RUSSIAN AVIATION

 

                                                             KAMOV KA-50 HOCUM or BLACK SHARK

 

      

 

 

Name Ka-50 Hocum or Black Shark
Type Attack Helicopter
Year 1982
Engine 2 x TV3-117VMA turboshaft, 2 x 2200 hrs.pwr.
Wingspan 7.34 m
Length 15.6 m  (rotors turning)
Height 4.9 m
Rotor Diameter 4.9 m
Weight 9.800 kg/10.800 kg
Maximum Speed 350 km/h
Operational Range 450 km
Ferry Range 1.100 km
Crew 1
Armament 1 x 30 mm gun 2A42 (500 rounds), 12 x antitank missiles AT-9, 80 x 80 mm or 20 x 122 mm rockets AS-10 antiradar missiles, UPK-23-250 Gun pod, GUV-8700 Machine gun pod