DCS: Ka-50 Countermeasures

We are back in the Ka-50 and this time looking at the Countermeasures of this Russian Attack Helicopter. During the Video I describe the three main systems utilised by the KA-50 to effectively identify laser threats, display them to the pilot and enable the configuration and deployment of flares in an effort to defeat Infrared Heat Seeking Missiles.

[@Alien9828]

Excellent vid mate, well done

[@harryballer4239]

Ka-50 is still one of the most unkillable helicopter

[@racingtheweb]

Good tutorial, thanks. Since the KA-50 Black Shark III in DCS is a fictional helo, that doesn't exist in the real world, could we play the Shark II? Is it obsolete or deprecated, and if so in what way? Thank you.

[@SquawksHead]

Hi @racingtheweb. I would not consider the Black Shark 2 to be obsolete within DCS and I've had many hours of fun flying it as I have BS3. This being said, the upgrade to the BS3 was for me, well worth it. Some even consider it to be a more realistic portrayal of this rare attack helicopter. Certainly the extra A/A outboard stations along with the upgraded / integrated ODS makes it a great purchase - plus you get the newer 3D model.