Russian attack helicopters armed with LMUR missiles which outrange Ukrainian air defenses are taking a heavy toll as the counteroffensive pushes forward.
MATXCƠVA (Sputnik) - Bộ Quốc phòng đã quyết định trang bị cho các máy bay trực thăng tấn công Mi-28NM và Ka-52M tối tân loại tên lửa dẫn đường đa năng hạng nhẹ (LMUR).
Russian Helicopters Group tests Modernized Ka-52M Gunships Our Bureau 2478
Kamov KA-52M helicopter
Russian Helicopters Group announced its testing of the upgraded Kamov Ka-52M ‘Alligator’ reconnaissance/attack helicopter prototypes.
In a statement Wednesday, the company said deliveries of serial-produced gunships to the troops may begin in 2022.
“Today flight tests are underway on the territory of the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Center and 2022 is the planned term of completing the experimental design work. We comply with this term and, considering the duration of the production cycle, we are ready to begin the assembly of Ka-52M helicopters already now to ensure the first deliveries of serial-produced rotorcraft next year,” Yuri Denisenkov, Managing Director of Russian Helicopters’ Arsenyev Aviation Company (AAK-Progress), said.