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English: Video frames taken from the cockpit of a russian Ka-52 flying over the Antonov Airport in Hostomel (Kyiv) on 24-Feb-2022, as part of the russian invasion of Ukraine. The Ka-52 was providing defence support for several Mi-8 helicopters transporting airborne troops.
The Ka-52 "can carry up to 12 units, allowing it to attack targets from 5 to 11 kilometres." [107] [108] Ukrainian forces have shot down a Ka-52 attack helicopter using a Swedish-made RBS-70 man-portable anti-air missile in the Kursk region. [109] As of 7 September 2024, 61 Ka-52s have been destroyed during the conflict. [110]
Cockpit view inside a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter conducting a low flying sortie over Antonov Airport on 24 February. As the Russian paratroopers landed in growing numbers and fanned out, the Ukrainian garrison was forced to retreat [1] [27] as they started to run out of ammunition. The initial clash had lasted about an hour; while the ...
By contrast, the Ka-52 Alligator (NATO codename ‘Hokum’) is the most advanced helicopter in use by either side in the war in Ukraine, alongside the rarer Mi-28 ‘Havoc’.
A Ka-52 helicopter, spotted in the center of the image, is seen being disassembled and prepared for transport at Hmeimim on December 13. ... The new satellite imagery comes a day after Ukraine's ...
Ka-52s have seen "more intensive use" than other Russian helicopters in Ukraine, analysts say, and it's taking a heavy toll on them.
Russian scouts from the 70th and 291st motor rifle regiments spotted the Ukrainian armored column and called in Ka 52 attack helicopters. [12] The Ukrainian tank column came under anti-tank missile and small arms fire while attempting to cross a minefield outside of the village. [13] [14] Trapped under fire and taking losses, the column retreated.
On 19 October 2022, the brigade shot down a Ka-52 helicopter at around 10:30 a.m. [6] The commander of the brigade Anatoly Valeriyovych Paleny was also killed in action on 28 October 2022 whilst serving in Mykolaiv. [5] On 24 October 2022, from 13:00 to 13:30, the brigade shot down one of the two Russian Ka-52 helicopters. [7]