According to the military nomenclature, the Ka-52 Alligator (Hokum B) combat helicopter is considered a commander's helicopter. Manufactured since 2008, it is equipped with a cannon installation with a laser guidance system, anti-tank missile system, air bombs and other weapons. The cost of the Ka-52 is about 16 million US dollars - the General Staff stated on Facebook.
This is not the first time when Ukrainian troops shoot down the Ka-52 combat helicopter.
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Скадовский р-н, Херсонская обл., 12/03/22, российский вертолет Ка-52, бортовой номер: RF-13409 внезапно оказался тяжелее воздуха https://t.co/Z7f3TPs216 #всрф #потерьнет #RussianUkrainianWar pic.twitter.com/WWVY4cIFFL— Necro Mancer (@666_mancer) March 12, 2022
For example, according to the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Command post on Facebook, Ukrainian warriors seized a valuable trophy – Kamov Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ (NATO reporting name: Hokum B) – in Kyiv region, on Saturday, April 2. It appears this gunship was shot down during the Russian troops` first attempt to land at the Hostomel airport.
Defense Express reminds, that as of early April 26 the enemy has already lost 154helicopters and 184 combat jets.
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