Ka-52 Alligator

Russia's coaxial-contra-rotating attack and armed-reconnaissance helicopter, NATO reporting name Hokum-B, fielded at scale in Ukraine and exported to Egypt.

Overview

The Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” is a twin-engine, twin-seat attack helicopter built around a distinctive coaxial contra-rotating main rotor system that eliminates the need for a tail rotor. It evolved from the single-seat Ka-50 “Black Shark” and has been in serial production since 2011. The Ka-52 serves as an anti-armor platform, armed escort, and forward airborne command post for Russian Aerospace Forces, and it is the only modern attack helicopter to combine side-by-side crew seating with a coaxial layout.

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