According to the assessment of US military experts, Russia’s Ka-52, Mi-28HM and Mi-24 are ranked among the top 5 combat helicopters in the world, Izvestia reported.

Experts say that the high efficiency of the new generation Ka-52 attack and reconnaissance helicopter is due to the fact that it is equipped with the Alligator coaxial system. This system ensures quietness and compactness, and also increases the payload the aircraft can carry.

Besides, this helicopter has the advantage of heavy weapons.

“The Ka-52 can carry weapons that are not normally used by attack helicopters, including Kh-31 cruise missiles, Attack and Whirlwind missiles with penetrating capabilities,” the analysts said. armor up to 950 mm and 1000 mm”.

The Ka-52

Russia is the only country that produces more than one type of high-quality heavy attack helicopters, such as the Mi-28N “Night Hunter”. This combat vehicle is capable of carrying up to 16 anti-tank missiles or 80 80 mm unguided missiles.

The Mi-28 

The Mi-28 significantly outperformed the American Apache rival in flight parameters, firepower and ease of maintenance. In addition, this aircraft is also distinguished by the ability to fly backwards, experts said.

Analysts believe that another Russian helicopter, the Mi-24, is considered one of the best in its class.

The Mi-24

The article states: “The upgraded version of Mi-24P-1M has AESA radar, new modular direct infrared countermeasure system, autopilot system, improved power supply …”.

The top five combat helicopters in the world include the US AH-64E Apache and China’s Z-10M, Gazeta.ru added.

Previously, in August, US military experts noted that the Russian Su-35S fighter was superior in some parameters to the US fifth generation F-22 Raptor, noting that the Russian aircraft armed with 30mm GSH-30-1 aviation cannon.