The Kamov Ka-50 Hokum is a Russian attack helicopter that first entered production in 1995. The Hokum has been deployed with the Russian Air Force since 1997 and was used by Russia during the Russo-Georgian War of 2008, most notably to destroy Georgian air defense batteries outside of South Ossetia.

Manufacturer:
Kamov
Country:
Russia
Manufactured:
1990 to: Present
ICAO:
KA50
Price:
US$16 million (2011)
Avionics:
Engine:
2 × Klimov TV3-117VK turboshafts
-
Power:
2,200 horsepower
Max Cruise Speed:
150 knots
278 Km/h
Approach Speed (Vref):
Travel range:
630 Nautical Miles
1,167 Kilometers
Fuel Economy:
1.15 nautical mile / gallon
0.563 kilometres / litre
Service Ceiling:
18,000 feet
Rate of Climb:
3150 feet / minute
16.00metre / second
Take Off Distance:
Landing Distance:
Max Take Off Weight:
10,800 Kg
23,810 lbs
Max Landing Weight:
Max Payload:
3,000 Kg
6,614 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity:
528 gallon
1,999 litre
Baggage Volume:
Seats - Economy / General:
1 seats
Seats - Business Class:
0
Seats - First Class:
0
Cabin Height:
Cabin Width:
Cabin Length:
Exterior Length:
13.5 metre - 44.29 feet
Tail height:
5.4 metre - 17.72 feet
Fuselage Diameter:
Wing Span / Rotor Diameter:
14.5 metre - 47.57 feet
Wing Tips:
No Winglets

Blog Mentions

Blog posts that mention the Kamov Ka-50 “Hokum”:

Want More of This?
We'll send you our latest and best content straight to your inbox
Featured Image

All Kamov Aircraft

More Like This
Westland Scout
Military Helicopters
Westland Scout
Westland Lynx
Military Helicopters
Westland Lynx
Westland Wasp
Military Helicopters
Westland Wasp
Bristol Belvedere
Military Helicopters
Bristol Belvedere
Bristol Sycamore
Military Helicopters
Bristol Sycamore
NHI NH90 NFH
Military Helicopters
NHI NH90 NFH