Russian Air Force to start receiving Ka-52 helicopters in 2009

VLADIVOSTOK, October 9 (RIA Novosti) - The Progress aircraft maker, based in Russia's Far East, will start deliveries of the Ka-52 Hokum-B combat/reconnaissance helicopter to the Russian Air Force in 2009, a Russian business daily said on Thursday. The Ka-52 is a twin-seat derivative of the Ka-50 Hokum-A attack helicopter, and is designed primarily for reconnaissance and target designation purposes. "We have concluded state procurement contracts on the production of Ka-52 helicopters. The helicopter,... [read full story]