Russian Helicopters, November 21, 2020 - The Progress AAC division of Russian Helicopters, part of the Rostec State Corporation, delivered to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation all Ka-52 Alligator combat reconnaissance and attack helicopters scheduled for 2020 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
Upon completion of all the necessary ground and flight tests, as well as the registration of documentation for the acceptance and transfer of equipment, the Ka-52 helicopters were accepted by representatives of the operating organizations within the time period established by the contract.
Currently, the combat aircraft are being prepared to be sent to their places of permanent deployment.
In addition, the company is currently carrying out development work on the modernization of the Ka-52 helicopter in cooperation with specialists from the originally developers JSC NCV Mil and Kamov.
“This year was not easy for us, first of all - from the point of view of the epidemiological situation. Despite all the difficulties in the conditions of the pandemic, we managed not only to fulfill all obligations under the state contract on time, but also to lift our first modernized Alligator into the sky, the Ka-52M ", said managing director of Progress AAC Yuri Denisenko .
The new Ka-52M helicopter has an upgraded optoelectronic system with an increased target detection and recognition range, a new digital drive, which will improve the accuracy of cannon firing. The upgraded Ka-52 also received a new radar system with an active phased antenna array and a guided missile with an increased range.
The Ka-52M main rotor blades are equipped with a more powerful heating element, which will allow the helicopter to operate over the entire temperature range, including Arctic conditions. The helicopter is equipped with wheels to increased load-carrying capacity and wear resistance, as well as lighting equipment based on LEDs.
The modernized Alligator also has a new cockpit interior, which will ensure the fulfillment of modern ergonomic requirements, including when piloting in the dark with night vision goggles (NVG).
About Progress AAC: PJSC Arsenyevskaya Aviation Company Progress named after NI Sazykin (PJSC AAK PROGRESS) is one of the divisions of the Russian Helicopters holding. The company manufactures Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters and prepares serial production of the Ka-62 medium multipurpose civilian helicopter. The division is a part of the Primorsky regional branch of LLC "Union of Mechanical Engineers of Russia".
Upon completion of all the necessary ground and flight tests, as well as the registration of documentation for the acceptance and transfer of equipment, the Ka-52 helicopters were accepted by representatives of the operating organizations within the time period established by the contract.
Currently, the combat aircraft are being prepared to be sent to their places of permanent deployment.
In addition, the company is currently carrying out development work on the modernization of the Ka-52 helicopter in cooperation with specialists from the originally developers JSC NCV Mil and Kamov.
“This year was not easy for us, first of all - from the point of view of the epidemiological situation. Despite all the difficulties in the conditions of the pandemic, we managed not only to fulfill all obligations under the state contract on time, but also to lift our first modernized Alligator into the sky, the Ka-52M ", said managing director of Progress AAC Yuri Denisenko .
The new Ka-52M helicopter has an upgraded optoelectronic system with an increased target detection and recognition range, a new digital drive, which will improve the accuracy of cannon firing. The upgraded Ka-52 also received a new radar system with an active phased antenna array and a guided missile with an increased range.
The Ka-52M main rotor blades are equipped with a more powerful heating element, which will allow the helicopter to operate over the entire temperature range, including Arctic conditions. The helicopter is equipped with wheels to increased load-carrying capacity and wear resistance, as well as lighting equipment based on LEDs.
The modernized Alligator also has a new cockpit interior, which will ensure the fulfillment of modern ergonomic requirements, including when piloting in the dark with night vision goggles (NVG).
About Progress AAC: PJSC Arsenyevskaya Aviation Company Progress named after NI Sazykin (PJSC AAK PROGRESS) is one of the divisions of the Russian Helicopters holding. The company manufactures Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters and prepares serial production of the Ka-62 medium multipurpose civilian helicopter. The division is a part of the Primorsky regional branch of LLC "Union of Mechanical Engineers of Russia".
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