Diecast Helicopter Model - Black Shark Ka-50 Combat Helicopter

In terms of performance they could not challenge the new American AH- 64 "Apache" fire support helicopter, which was at that time being developed. Several helicopter configurations and were studied, as "Kamov" designers tried to create a new superior combat machine. The experience in Vietnam and in Afghanistan had disclosed the low survivability of the classic single-rotor helicopter due to its vulnerable tail rotor and extended rotor drive.The advantages of an aerodynamically symmetrical coaxial main rotor came to the fore. Such a rotor assures easier helicopter control both in the manual and, more importantly, automatic mode, excellent manoeuvrabilit

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