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Kalashnikov can adapt the Whirlwind missiles to the Mi-28NE and Orion-E"

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Initially, the rocket was created and passed state tests for use as part of the armament of Ka-50 helicopters, the company noted

ZHUKOVSKY /Moscow region/, July 23. /TASS/. The Kalashnikov Group of Companies (part of Rostec) is considering the possibility of adapting the Vikhr anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to the Mi-28NE and Mi-35P combat helicopters, as well as to the Orion-E unmanned aerial vehicles. This was reported to journalists in the group of companies during the MAKS-2021 air show.

"At the moment, Kalashnikov specialists are considering the possibility of adapting the Vortex for use on the latest Mi-28NE, Mi-35P helicopters, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles of the Orion-E type, "the GC informed.

According to Kalashnikov ,initially the Vikhr-1 missile was created and passed state tests for use as part of the armament of Ka-50 helicopters. "In 2018, special flight tests were completed for the use of the "Vortex" on Ka-52 helicopters, " the GC added.

Kalashnikov continues to work on the adaptation of guided air-based missiles "Whirlwind" for use on various carriers, " the Civil Code summed up.

The guided missile " Whirlwind-1 "was first presented at the International Military-Technical Forum"Army-2020". The "Vortex" is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 10 km, its speed is more than 600 m / s. The tandem cumulative-warhead of the missile penetrates 750 mm of homogeneous armor behind dynamic protection.

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