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Military Watch called the Russian Ka-52, Mi-28HM and Mi-24 the most dangerous helicopters in the world

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MOSCOW, 4 Sep-RIA Novosti. US military experts have included the Russian Ka-52, Mi-28HM and Mi-24 in the top five combat helicopters in the world, Military Watch magazine reports.

Speaking about the features of the new generation Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopter, experts noted that the Alligator's coaxial system makes it more effective than foreign competitors.

Thanks to it, it was possible to ensure the noiselessness and compactness of the combat vehicle, as well as to increase the payload, observers write.

In their opinion, the helicopter's heavy weapons are of particular value.

"The Ka-52 can carry weapons that are not typical for an attack helicopter, including the X-31 cruise missiles, as well as the Ataka and Vortir missiles, capable of penetrating up to 950 mm and 1000 mm of armor, respectively, "foreign analysts stressed.

They drew attention to the fact that Russia is the only country that produces more than one type of high-quality heavy attack helicopters, which also included the Mi-28N "Night Hunter".

It is noted that this aircraft can carry up to 16 anti-tank missiles or eighty 80-mm unguided missiles that provide enormous firepower against enemy armored vehicles and infantry.

According to its flight characteristics, firepower and ease of maintenance, the Mi-28 is significantly superior to its American competitor Apache and is famous for its ability to fly backwards, experts concluded.

In addition, an improved version of the Mi-28NM was subsequently created, capable of carrying air-to-air missiles with infrared homing of the R-74M, which gives it a great advantage in battles with enemy helicopters.

The rating also includes the most formidable attack helicopter of the Cold War era, the Mi-24, which, according to analysts, is still considered one of the best of its kind.

"The upgraded version of the Mi-24P-1M boasts an AESA radar, a new modular direct infrared counteraction system, an autopilot, an improved power supply unit and an OPS-24N-1L navigation and guidance station," they concluded, adding that the flight characteristics of the Mi-24 allow it to maneuver very close to the ground together with infantry and armored vehicles and fire at urban areas almost at street level.

The "five" also included the American AH-64E Apache and the Chinese Z-10M.

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