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5. The Kamov Ka-52 Russia's Hokum-A

Producer: Kammov, Progress The Russian Army, Russian Special Forces, and Russian Air Force are the main users. Cost: $512 million* for the program or $16 million* for each unit (FY2011) The Ka-50, also called the "Black Shark," was created by Kamov. The Ka-52, also developed by Kamov, goes by the moniker "the Alligator." One notable feature of the Kamov design bureau is its unique coaxial rotor system.

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Russia's Kamov Ka-52 Hokum-B ©Shutterstock/VVicColon The 1980s saw the design of the Ka-50. In 1995, it was formally presented to the Russian Army. The helicopters were constructed by Progress, an Arsenyev constructor, even though Kamov designed them. The Ka-50 serves as the Russian special forces' backup helicopter, even though the Mil Mi-28 is the primary gunship of the Russian Army. There are also three units in the Russian Air Force.