Video footage shows Russian made combat helicopters in action during several miliary training exercises involving close air support filmed from several angles including GoPro cameras. Most helicopters shown in the video are the MIL MI-24 Hind & Kamow KA-52 Alligator. The Mil Mi-24 (Russian: Миль Ми-24; NATO reporting name: Hind) is a large helicopter gunship, attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and has b

The Kamov Ka-50 ‘Black Shark’ Was Battle-Tested in the Harsh Conditions of the Second Chechen War | War History Online

The Kamov Ka-50 “Black Shark” is a Russian attack helicopter built around advanced automation, a digital fire-control system, and a unique coaxial rotor design eliminating the tail rotor. Its engineering emphasizes agility, reduced mechanical complexity, high survivability, and efficiency, including composite rotor blades and a rare helicopter ejection seat. | Military Mechanics