It is not just Ka-52 but most of rest of choppers , Su-25 that fly at low altitude. some of them have 4 external fuel tanks. I think addition of Mi-38 will solve the range issues.Footage of the Russian Ka-52 helicopter piloting at ultra-low altitude. Judging by the instruments, the helicopter flies at a height of 2-3 meters with a speed of about 220 km/h. When flying at extremely low altitudes, it is necessary to continuously maintain visual orientation and constantly monitor the earth's surface and obstacles on it, which practically eliminates the possibility of using counting and measuring instruments.
I hope they abdondon it and move towards LHDs. If not, partner with China and build one flat deck supercarrier. Anything beyond one is a waste of resources.Do we know if the modernization of the Kuznetsov is continuing or has it been abandoned ?
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Would be common sense, China carrier are build to handle flanker size fighters, it would fit incredibly well. They could sell one to Russia without weapon systems and Russia could fit them with their weapon suites.I hope they abdondon it and move towards LHDs. If not, partner with China and build one flat deck supercarrier. Anything beyond one is a waste of resources.