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Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark helicopters proved superior to their Russian competition, the Mil Mi-28, during testing to become the next attack helicopter for the Red Army. However, the collapse of the Soviet Union  has kept funding at a minimum and thus far only a small number of Kamov Ka-50 helicopters have been built.

Kamov Ka-50 helicopters utilize contra-rotating rotor blades on a single shaft that eliminates the need for a tail rotor. The Kamov Ka-50 model is extremely aerobatic, capable of performing loops, rolls and all advanced aerobatic helicopter maneuvers. The Kamov Ka-50 is said to be more maneuverable than both the US AH-64 Apache and the Eurocopter Tiger. Its avionics, however, do not appear to be as sophisticated as either of its rivals.

In 2001 the Kamov Ka-50 began limited action in Chechyna, together with the more heavily used Mil Mi-24 helicopter. Even though far too few Kamov Ka-50 helicopters were deployed to have any significant impact, the Kamov Design Bureau considers its mission a success. 

A pair of separately mounted engines spaced far apart in the Kamov Ka-50 aircraft reduce the chances of both engines being put out of action at the same time. The engines of the Kamov Ka-50 can continue running without oil for about thirty minutes. This gives the pilot the opportunity to land in a safe location in the event that the oil system is damaged.  The Kamov Ka-50 also has numerous redundant systems allowing additional safety during its missions.

The cockpit armor of the Kamov Ka-50 can stop 12.7 mm armor piercing, as well as 23mm fragments. The rotor blades of the Kamov Ka-50 are sufficiently strong to resist minor combat damage.

The Kamov Ka-50 is the world's first operational helicopter with an ejection seat similar to the ones used in jet fighters.

To date it appears that less than 20 Kamov Ka-50 helicopters have been produced. 



Specifications

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 attack
one
Klimov
2-  2,225 hp ea.
44'  3"
17' 9"
2- 47' 7" ea. 
17,200 lbs.
22,900 lbs.
1- 30 mm
twelve
40- 3.2"
1,100 lbs.
170  mph
217 mph
1,980 fpm
18,000 feet
720 miles
1995
 
Radio Control Helicopter
RC Helicopter fuselage by Causemann.
 
Radio Control Helicopters:

There are several Kamov Ka-50 RC helicopters on the market from 2 channel play toys to advanced multi channel radio control models.
 
Pictured above is a Kamov Ka-50 radio control helicopter fuselage by Causemann. The Ka-50 RC Helicopter fuselage is produced for the Graupner Bell 47G RC Helicopter.
 
In the first picture below is the Walkeria Kamov Ka-50 radio control helicopter. The RC Helicopter has a total overall length of 17” and a width of 5.5”. Power for the radio control helicopter comes from a pair of 180 SH motors geared 8.625:1.
 
The last picture on this page is of the RC Helicopter fuselage from RC Expert. The scale Kamov Ka-50 radio control helicopter fuselage will fit Housefly, Esky Lama and Twister Bell RC Helicopter fuselages. XRB has a 14.5" length Ka-50 radio control helicopter that is ready to fly with 180 ph motors.
 
Raidentech carries a Kamov Ka-50 fuselage that they sell ready installed on the Dragonfly RC Helicopter. The radio control helicopter is 19" long and is powered by two 180 brushed motors. The Raidentech Ka-50 RC Helicopter is ready to fly.
 
Zhehua Technology has a Kamov Ka-50 radio control helicopter. The RC Helicopter features a 13" rotor and is powered by180 motors.
 
RC Hover.com will sell you a Kamov Ka-50 radio control helicopter fuselage that fits Blade CX, XRB and Housefly RC Helicopters.
 
Do you know of any additional Kamov Ka-50 radio control helicopters or of fuselages for Kamov Kamov Ka-50 RC Helicopters?  Kindly email us.

 
Radio Control Helicopter
RC Helicopter by Walkeria.
 
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