Storm Shadows target the KA-52 Helicopter Threat!

Currently the Ukrainian counteroffensive is being hindered by the work of the Russian KA-52 helicopters.
Also known as the Alligator, these helicopters were designed to be highly manoeuvrable, all weather ground attack force multipliers. With a length of 16 metres, a height of 4.9 and a main rotor diameter of 14.5. The maximum take-off weight of the KA-52 is 10 point 8 tons. The twin-seat cockpit accommodates two crew members in a side-by-side configuration. Both the crew members are seated on identical K 37 800M ejection seats fitted with a catapult crew rescue system. The modern glass cockpit is equipped with a head-up-display, four SMD 66 multifunction displays, helmet-mounted sight display, image intensifiers and a GPS receiver.
These helicopters have high combat survivability and powerful weaponry. The starboard side of the fuselage is fitted with a NPPU-80 movable gun mount installed with a 2A42 30mm automatic gun. The six wing-mounted external hardpoints can be attached with different combinations of weapons including the standoff, 9K121 Vikhr missile, which has been used to some success, against the Ukrainian armour. Whats more, given the importance of armoured units during an advance, the area is understandably been a target rich environment. The missile is designed to engage armoured targets fitted with E R A with a two stage Heat round which means they are powerful and very capable of penetrating most tanks currently rattling around the battlefield. It uses laser control for precise guidance with data transmission during the missile launch. It also has a low jamming susceptibility because its receiver faces the carrier, thereby protecting it from most jamming signals. The biggest issue facing the Ukrainians is undoubtedly the range, with the missile being effective at 9 kilometres and standard manpads systems only reaching 6.5 kilometres, if the operator is even able to eyeball the KA-52 in time.
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[@Migmaw]

Great Video 👊🏼 #SlavaUkraini #SlavaUkraine

[@darkhistories69]

Thanks Dwayne. Means alot

[@phillmckill5562]

Ukrainians skin those alligators. 😂 . VICTORY to Ukraine Australia is with you 🇦🇺🇺🇦🇦🇺🇺🇦🇦🇺🇺🇦

[@rodrigomonsueth690]

You're right guy! Guerrilla with stinger will turn the life of that pilots a hell and put the motivation to 0, and attack just when they're returning to their territory will hinder their performance in combat, due to anxiety and concern about the return

[@darkhistories69]

Yep..it also takes a more aggressive role which turns the tables. The hunter becomes the hunted.

[@catsnads01]

Tbh, I guess identifying and addressing this type of issue is part of the reason that Ukrainian has kept main force in reserve so far. Strongly agree that any bases within range are a very juicy stormshadow target

[@darkhistories69]

Yeah. Totes agree. Patience when you are fighting to the death is never a bad idea. Also...if we got em ...let's send em.

[@user-bn3to3gm2p]

how hard to you have to work to get the most minnutive race to kill each other?