Upgraded Ka-52M receives heated blades.

MOSCOW, September 28. /TASS-DEFENSE/. Upgraded Ka-52M helicopter is equipped with heated blades against icing, a defense industry source told TASS.

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Initially, the heated blades were designed for the naval Ka-52K Katran helicopter, but were later certified for Ka-52M (Picture source: TASS)

“Ka-52M helicopter blades have slightly changed. There is a heating element or an anti-icing system inside,” he said.

Initially, the heated blades were designed for the naval Ka-52K Katran helicopter, but were later certified for Ka-52M.

“Ka-52M has fully composite blades. They are better than aluminum or metal blades. Even if the plastic is damaged, the blades do not collapse. Composite blades are much more reliable than metallic ones,” he said.

Ka-52M is said to have been tested in the Ukrainian operation. Its acceptance trials are to be completed in October 2022.

The weapons of Ka-52M are unified with those of Mi-28NM to increase the destruction range. Ka-52M has a new radar with an active phased antenna array and fires longer-range guided missiles. The helicopter has a stabilized optical-electronic system, a new digital driver that increases guidance precision, disc brakes and durable tires. The upgraded helicopter is powered by VK-2500 engine. The prototype made the first flight on August 10, 2020. The Sazykin Progress Aircraft Plant in Arsenyev will be engaged in its batch production.

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