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Another russian Ka-52 Alligator Combat Helicopter Downed

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russian Ka-52 helicopter / open source
russian Ka-52 helicopter / open source

russia has likely lost another Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter, with one of its crew members reportedly unable to survive

"russian source associated with russian military aviation report about Ka-52 loss. Commander of the aircraft is dead," posted the pro-Ukrainian X account Special Kherson Cat.

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russian Telegram channels reported that on the evening of November 7, russia lost a Ka-52 attack helicopter. It is noted that the helicopter’s commander was unable to escape, while the navigator managed to eject in time.

It is currently unknown where and under what circumstances the Ka-52 was destroyed.

russian Ka-52 helicopter
russian Ka-52 helicopter / Photo credit: facebook.com/128brigade

The Ka-52 Alligator is a highly maneuverable helicopter designed for multiple combat roles, including attacking personnel, destroying both armored and unarmored ground targets, tanks, and engaging low-speed aerial targets.

Throughout the war, Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed or damaged a substantial number of russian Ka-52 helicopters.

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