Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark

The Ka-50 Chernaya Akula ('Black Shark') is a single-seat combat helicopter; it is equipped with a 30 mm gun and antitank missiles with laser guidance.  The maximum weight of consumable combat load is 1811 kg.  The Ka-50 is the first usable helicopter in the world to be equipped with an ejection system for the pilot.

NATO Designation of the aircraft is Hokum.

Attribution

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Kamov Design Bureau

Primary manufacturer: Kamov

Parent type: Kamov Ka-50

Aircraft status: Operational

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 2 in Coaxial configuration

Crew required: 1 in Single seater arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (all retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Russia's Arms Catalog: Volume II (Air Force)
Military Parade Ltd.
1996 (page 164)
Book

Russia's Helicopter World
Vertolet
2000 (page 61)
Book

Russian Helicopters, Ka-27
Russian Нelicopters, JSC
5 July 2017 (page 184)
Website

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