Aircraft
Navalized Ka-52 Alligator Makes Public Debut in Russia
The more powerful Ka-52K was shown with Kh-35 and Kh-38 anti-ship missiles.
The Ka-52K prototype has been shown in public for the first time. The new Kh-35V version of the anti-ship missile was shown alongside. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov
The Ka-52K prototype has been shown in public for the first time. The new Kh-35V version of the anti-ship missile was shown alongside. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov

The prototype Kamov Ka-52K Katran, a navalized version of Ka-50/52 Alligator family already in Russian air force service, has made its public debut. It was briefly exposed to visitors attending the Army 2015 expo in Kubinka near Moscow in mid-June. Then it was exhibited at International Maritime Defense Show (IMDS 2015) in St. Petersburg in early July. The Russian defense ministry ordered 32 Ka-52Ks in April 2015, and the prototype flew for the first time on March 7, 2015. Its first application was intended to be on the two Mistral-class amphibious assault vessels ordered from France, delivery of which is currently embargoed.


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