Kamov Working On Naval Alligator Version

With the Ka-52 now in Russian army service and being touted for export, the design bureau is busy working on a maritime version for the Russian navy.
The side-by-side seating of the Ka-52 promotes crew coordination, according to Kamov design bureau general designer.
In its Russian army version,the Ka-52 has a weapons suite including 9K120 Ataka and 9K121 Vikhr-1 missilesIt has a 2A42 30mm cannon and the ability to carry S-8 80mm unguided rockets. It can also carry Igla-S air-to-air missiles as part of the Strelets system. The helicopter is well protected with the President-S self-defense suite.
For the Russian navy’s Ka-52K Kamov is working on new weapons capabilities that are more applicable to a life at sea, according to NATO standards, bringing in foreign equipment or weapons.”
The Ka-52K is intended to serve from a variety of Russian navy vessels, but primarily the two Mistral-class amphibious assault vessels that Russia is buying from France. Ka-52K, will fly as soon as the French deliver Mistral vessels. When Mistral comes to St.Petersburg, the helicopter will be ready.
India has been identified as a good opportunity for the Ka-52. Kamov maintains that there is potential for sales there.
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