The Kamov Ka-50 Hokum is a Russian attack helicopter that first entered production in 1995. The Hokum has been deployed with the Russian Air Force since 1997 and was used by Russia during the Russo-Georgian War of 2008, most notably to destroy Georgian air defense batteries outside of South Ossetia.

Manufacturer:
Kamov
Country:
Russia
Manufactured:
1990 to: Present
ICAO:
KA50
Price:
US$16 million (2011)
Avionics:
Engine:
2 × Klimov TV3-117VK turboshafts
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Power:
2,200 horsepower
Max Cruise Speed:
150 knots
278 Km/h
Approach Speed (Vref):
Travel range:
630 Nautical Miles
1,167 Kilometers
Fuel Economy:
1.15 nautical mile / gallon
0.563 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling:
18,000 feet
Rate of Climb:
3150 feet / minute
16.00metre / second
Take Off Distance:
Landing Distance:
Max Take Off Weight:
10,800 Kg
23,810 lbs
Max Landing Weight:
Max Payload:
3,000 Kg
6,614 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity:
528 gallon
1,999 litre
Baggage Volume:
Seats - Economy / General:
1 seats
Seats - Business Class:
0
Seats - First Class:
0
Cabin Height:
Cabin Width:
Cabin Length:
Exterior Length:
13.5 metre - 44.29 feet
Tail height:
5.4 metre - 17.72 feet
Fuselage Diameter:
Wing Span / Rotor Diameter:
14.5 metre - 47.57 feet
Wing Tips:
No Winglets

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