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Ka-52 Attack Helicopter Enters Russian Service

Russian MoD is also funding a version for naval operations.

The Ka-52 twin-seat development of the Ka-50 attack helicopter is entering service with the Russian Army, and development of a navalized version has started. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

By Vladimir Karnozov

April 9, 2015

Russian air force officers this month started conducting acceptance trials on the first batch of Ka-52 attack helicopters that are being completed at the Russian Helicopters’ Progress plant in Arsenyev on Russia’s Pacific coast. The Ka-52 is a two-seat development of the Ka-50, which has been in service since the turn of the century. Progress is scheduled to deliver 16 Ka-52s to Russian Army Aviation this year.

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