Russia's Kamov Ka-52M upgraded combat helicopter, armed with a new long-range cruise missile, will complete state trials by October 2022. During its upgrade, the helicopter will be equipped with a new long-range cruise missile codenamed ‘item 305’
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"Taking part in state joint trials of upgraded Ka-52M helicopters. Finalising the helicopters following the results of the state joint trials. The time limits for the contractual work: December 1, 2020 as its beginning and September 30, 2022 as its completion," said a document published on the website of the Russian Government Procurement Website today.
The procurement documents indicate that the upgraded Ka-52M helicopter will have an interface device for a new long-range cruise missile codenamed ‘item 305, an airborne launcher and a command radio link for employing the missile. This missile was previously used to arm Mi-28NM gunship earlier.
Furthermore, the upgrade will include a new round-the-clock sight system, the latest onboard communications and data exchange systems, satellite navigation equipment, among other devices.
According to the published materials, he first two helicopters will be upgraded before the end of November 2020 by re-equipping and finalising the operational rotorcraft. The gunships are to enter flight tests before 31 May 2021.
