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The Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark" (Russian: Чёрная акула, romanized: Chyornaya akula, English: kitefin shark), NATO reporting name Hokum A, is a Soviet/Russian single-seat attack helicopter with the distinctive coaxial rotor system of the Kamov design bureau.
The Yakovlev Yak-24 (NATO reporting name "Horse") is a Soviet twin-engine, tandem rotor, transport helicopter developed by Yakovlev in the 1950s. The Yak-24 saw limited use in the Soviet Air Force, and the exact number produced and duration of service are unknown due to inconsistencies in data.
The helicopter was developed for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare. Design work began in 1969 and the first prototype flew in 1973. Design work began in 1969 and the first prototype flew in 1973. It was intended to replace the decade-old Kamov Ka-25 , and had to have identical or smaller external dimensions than its predecessor.
As there is a low rotor clearance at the aircraft front, it is approached from the rear when the rotors are turning. Due to the limitations of the Ka-26, USSR and Romania agreed under the Comecon trade to build a single-turboshaft engine version, the Kamov Ka-126 , with better aerodynamics and range.
Ka-226 A Ka-226 of the Police of Russia General information Type Light utility National origin Russia Manufacturer Kamov Status Active Primary user Russian Aerospace Forces Syrian Arab Air Force Number built 69 History Manufactured 1996 - Present Introduction date 2002 First flight 4 September 1997 Developed from Kamov Ka-126 The Kamov Ka-226 (NATO reporting name: Hoodlum) is a small, twin ...
The Mi-8 ‘Hip’ is the longtime workhorse multi-role transport helicopter of Russia’s forces, designed to carry heavier passenger loads than U.S. medium-lift helicopters. No longer much used ...
A coaxial-rotor aircraft is an aircraft whose rotors are mounted one above the other on concentric shafts, with the same axis of rotation, but turning in opposite directions (contra-rotating). This rotor configuration is a feature of helicopters produced by the Russian Kamov helicopter design bureau.
Mr Kuzminov landed his Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Ukraine’s Poltava Oblast on August 23 - giving the chopper to his new bosses as well as spare parts for the aircraft.