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Various Russian military systems are recognized as capable of weakening Ukraine’s defenses. Photo/Reuters
MOSCOW – Since the massive invasion Russia to Ukraine in February 2022, the Kremlin has had to adjust its battle strategy as its forces have struggled to break fierce Ukrainian resistance and suffered heavy losses.
Since then, Russia has turned to both modern and vintage Soviet military equipment to try to turn the tide.
Here are the 4 main military systems Russia uses to do this, from the Ka-52 attack helicopter to the Lancet drone.
1. Helicopter Serang Ka-52 “Alligator”
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The Ka-52 is one of the best and most maneuverable attack helicopters in the world.
Airforce Technology reports that the helicopter is capable of reaching speeds of up to 300 km per hour and is armed with a 30 mm cannon.
The aircraft can also be equipped with VIKHR anti-tank missiles, ATAKA missiles, B8V-20 rocket launchers and IGLA-V anti-aircraft missiles.
The aircraft’s coaxial main rotor adds to its maneuverability and allows it to hover at higher altitudes than single main rotor helicopters.
“In contrast to single main rotor designs that distribute power to the main and tail rotors, all power for the coaxial rotor is used for vertical thrust. Thus, no power is wasted for anti-torque or directional control,” according to the NASA Technical Report. “The saved power helps coaxial rotors reach higher altitudes than single-rotor helicopters.”
The Ka-52 has been a thorn in Ukraine’s side during its counteroffensive, and the British Ministry of Defense called it “one of the most important weapons systems” in its operations around Zaporizhzhia Oblast in southern Ukraine.
They are thought to have destroyed infantry fighting vehicles such as the US-made Bradley fighting vehicle and tanks such as the German Leopard 2.
But Russia’s Ka-52 fleet has been greatly reduced during the war, as Ukrainian air defense systems, including American stinger systems, have proven highly effective in combating the aircraft, Forbes reported.
2023-09-24 16:23:23
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