Ka-50
Ka-50 (a product "800" on the codification of NATO - Hokum A, known as "Black Shark") - Soviet / Russian single attack helicopter, designed to defeat armored vehicles and mechanized equipment, air targets and manpower on the battlefield.
Since the single helicopter, to be used other than the traditional battle tactics, in which the Ka-50 receives an external target designation from helicopter reconnaissance. As such helicopters proposed to use double the Ka-52. In the 1990s, projects were developed unmanned reconnaissance: Ka-37 and Ka-137.
Ka-50 loitering in the waiting area before entering information on the closed channel telecode connection. Information field Ka-50 cockpit gives information on the location of the helicopter, the terrain and the target coordinates. Conclusion on the target is carried out with an accuracy of a few meters. The helicopter strikes and immediately leaves the zone of possible defeat air defense weapons.
The helicopter, designed by Kamov design bureau under the leadership of Chief Designer Sergei Viktorovich Mikheyev, adopted in 1995.
Series production ceased in January 2009, it is planned to manufacture only the updated double modification - Ka-52.
Control:
The most usual.
To fold the chassis, lift Vtol up until it stops.