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The missile system of the KA-50 Black Shark helicopters

Moscow, Russia - They cover a distance of 4 km in nine seconds

Among the single-seat helicopters in the world, there is the Kamov KA-50 Black Shark of the Russia Armed Forces. Its powerful armament is "Virj" (Whirpool) anti-tank missile system. The matter aircraft is armed with 2A42 quick-firing 30-mm gun, 12 guided missiles of the "Virj" system, 80 and 122 mm not-guided rockets, 500 and 250 kg bombs, containers for 4 under-wing guns and 4 air-to air "IGLA"...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 148697
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2006 16:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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