In creating the innovative Ka-50 fight helicopter in 1977 at the time the fleet of the Soviet Military’s combat helicopters was composed of Mi- 24s. In terms of performance they can not test the brand-new American AH- 64 “Apache” fire assistance helicopter, which went to that time being developed. Numerous helicopter configurations as well as were researched, as “Kamov” designers tried to produce a new exceptional battle machine. The experience in Vietnam and in Afghanistan had divulged the reduced survivability of the classic single-rotor helicopter as a result of its vulnerable tail rotor and also expanded blades drive.
The advantages of an aerodynamically symmetrical coaxial main rotor came to the fore. Such a blades ensures less complicated helicopter control both in the handbook and, more importantly, automated mode, outstanding manoeuvrability, take-off and also touchdown in windy weather condition. In addition, the coaxial blades significantly boosts helicopter survivability, makes the blades drive more small and significantly minimizes engine power losses. Today, Ka-50 is the world’s best helicopter in terms of effective use engine power.
A number of us with no question can recall one of Russia’s MiG-29 as well as its globe famous stunt aerobatics nicknamed “the bell”, or Su-27’s “Pugachov cobra”, which shock both professionals and also viewers. Ka- 50 likewise has its own aerobatic our de pressure: nothing else machine can perform the supposed “channel” as perfectly as Ka-50. In real fact, the “channel” is an element of aerobatics, making certain concentration of helicopter fire on identify targets. Moreover, continual variation of the helicopter in the “funnel” in azimuth and also elevation makes adversary timing exceptionally hard. The Ka-50 can sideslip at 80 km/h or move in reverse at 90 km/h. It only takes a couple of seconds to reverse flight instructions. Ka-50 is the only craft worldwide which can hover motionlessly for twelve hours in succession! The top priorities of the “Kamov” business extend far past its unsurpassed experience in the concept and method of building coaxial blades helicopters. In 1965, the business started providing fibre glass rotor blades in their helicopters ten years prior to the remainder of the world. Similar fourth- generation blades are currently being set up in Ka-50. Among the Ka- 50’s rotor blades suffered 30 holes triggered by automatic gunfire to check the helicopter’s survivability. The craft continued flying for 80 accident- free hours.
The Ka-50’s battle power is based basically on anti-tank guided rockets as well as cannon fire. Frequently, after that a helicopter assaults tanks, it ends up being a good opponent target. Ka- 50 has the ability to counter this threat with its “Vikhr” supersonic anti-tank missiles, with an optimal series of 10 km. This weapon helps reduce the time spent by the helicopter in the shooting area, surpassing at the exact same time the reliable range of enemy anti-aircraft projectiles. The combination warhead of the supersonic rocket includes numerous different fuses. All these elements, integrated with a high-accuracy jam-proof assistance system, guarantees reliable interaction of different targets, including armoured targets (with dynamically safeguarded armour as much as 900 mm thick) as well as air-borne targets flying at a rate of as much as 800 km/h, utilizing the same sort of ammo. The missile is renowned for its stealth: the opponent just finds the attack when hit. This weapon is characterized by reduced books, which may well be made use of to enhance its fight capabilities. Substantial shooting examinations have confirmed the exceptional top qualities of the automated assistance system: small-size targets are defeated at optimal ranges even more effectively.
The effective 30 mm gun was obtained 6.5 grendel ammo for sale from the Military as well as in terms of ammo totally standard with the one made use of in the BMP-2 mechanized infantry vehicle. The 2A42 gun has a selectable price of fire as well as allows discerning ammunition supply from 2 boxes filled with armour-piercing and high-explosive sounds. Such design enhances gun effectiveness by more than 30 percent in fire against light armour or air-borne targets. The barrel life allows one to terminate the complete 500-round load consecutively without intermediate cooling. The BMP-2’s as well as the Military battle helicopter’s weapon install has actually confirmed trustworthy in problems of severe dirt. The gun arrangement in Ka-50 is rather unusual. To maintain high precision of fire in addition to various other remarkable properties, the weapon is installed in the helicopter’s center of gravity.
This guarantees toughness needs and gets rid of any type of need for extra reinforcement of the framework. On top of that, this variable helps in reducing the recoil effect, helicopter weight and preserve the center of gravity, as the rounds are used up. The electro hydraulic servo drive provides for the upright and horizontal motions of the barrel to keep the line of fire. The 2A42 guns place “Kamov” specialists in the advancement and also operation of avionics. The agreement for an integrated digital tools control and avionics system was granted to a specialized company, which developed comparable systems for MiG and Su single-seat boxers. The Ka-50’s team was therefore and also the “Vikhr” rockets are developed by a group of weapon developers headed by A.G. Shipunov, matching Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Various Ka-50 weaponry variations have actually been suggested to better adjust the craft to the existing fleet of military fight helicopters and make it possible for firing versus different targets. Ordnance items are connected to 4 suspension installations, which can get practically any kind of airborne weapon: pylon locks’ load-carrying capacity comprises the only limitation. To utilize the whole ordnance range, no modifications in the design or algorithm of the weapons control system are called for.
The weapon pylons can be slanted. Owing to a 10-degree descending deflection, the pylons can convey, to a particular level, brand-new buildings to the standard weapons put on hold on them. Gas storage tanks might be counted on all suspension installations, whenever required.
For combat helicopter group operations, Ka-50 has the requisite devices and also obtains reconnaissance data from different advice systems. The obtained information are also shown on the windshield indication.