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The future of the Kamov Ka-50 is in doubt

Moscow, Russia - The Mil Mi-28 would prove able to meet the cost cutting and reliability exigencies

The programme related to the Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark combat helicopter and its advanced version named Ka-52 Alligator could be suspended by Moscow's Ministry of Defence. It seems in fact that such aircraft, as currently available with five choppers, does not meet the management exigencies regarding cost cutting and reliability. Despite no doubts on the aircraft's capabilities exist, it seems that the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 106260
Rome, Italy, 10/28/2004 12:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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