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military2 years ago•4 min saved

Russia's Military Weakness Exposed: Helicopter Shot Down, Guns Destroyed, and Humvee Survives

Ukrainian forces have destroyed three Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters this week, with one incident captured on video. The footage suggests that the Russian pilots were flying at an altitude that left them vulnerable to ground-launched missiles, highlighting their inexperience and inability to learn critical lessons. Former US Army General Ben Hodges expressed surprise at the pilots' tactics, stating that after 18 months of war in Ukraine, they should have internalized the risks. The downing of the helicopters also demonstrates the adaptability of the Ukrainian military and raises questions about Russia's ability to produce these aircraft, as they rely on foreign components.

via Yahoo News|

#helicopter #ka-52 #military

military2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia's Weakness Exposed: Ukraine's Helicopter-Killing Missiles and Destruction of Russian Guns

Retired U.S. Army General Ben Hodges questions the competence of the Russian military after Ukrainian troops successfully shot down two of Moscow's Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopters. Hodges criticized the Russian pilot's lack of skills and suggested that Russia's military effectiveness is weak, despite having advanced equipment. He highlighted Russia's personnel and morale issues, including a fragile logistics system and the loss of pilots, tanks, artillery, and generals. Hodges called for increased pressure on Russia and emphasized the need to support Ukraine's counteroffensive.

via Newsweek|

#ka-52 #military #military-competence

military2 years ago•3 min saved

Ukraine's Military Achievements: Helicopter-Killing Missiles, Surviving Direct Hits, and Obliterating Training Camps

Ukrainian troops have shot down two Russian attack helicopters using the Swedish-made Saab RBS-70 laser-guided missile, bringing the total number of Ka-52 helicopters lost by Russia in the 18-month war on Ukraine to at least 41. The RBS-70 missile system has proven effective against the Ka-52s, which rely on onboard jammers for protection but lack countermeasures against radar-guided missiles. If Ukrainian brigades can continue to push their missile crews forward, they could potentially gain control of the air over the front line from the Russians.

via Forbes|

#air-defense #ka-52 #military

military2 years ago•5 min saved

Russian Military Tactics Cause Destruction in Ukraine

A video circulating on social media shows a Ka-52 Hokum attack helicopter flying over Ukraine with its tail torn apart, possibly due to poor separation of stores or Ukrainian air defenses. The Ka-52's unique configuration, including a coaxial main rotor and crew extraction system, likely saved the two-man crew's lives. The helicopter has sustained heavy losses in the conflict in Ukraine, but has also been used for close air support missions.

via Yahoo News|

#attack-helicopter #coaxial-main-rotor #crew-extraction-system

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian attack helicopters gain upper hand in southern Ukraine: UK intel

Russia's use of attack helicopters, particularly the Ka-52, has given them a temporary advantage in southern Ukraine, according to a UK Ministry of Defence briefing. The Ka-52 is the most widely used attack helicopter in the Russian Air Force and has been involved in the thickest fighting in Ukraine since the conflict began in February 2022. The helicopter's longer-range missiles and forward-looking infrared camera make it a formidable weapon, but its lack of armor makes it vulnerable to shoulder-launched missiles and small-arms fire. The briefing revealed that over 20 extra Russian helicopters have been deployed to Berdyansk Airport, approximately 100km behind the front line.

via Business Insider|

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