A fundamental decision to deliver Russian-made Kamov Ka-52K shipborne helicopters to Egypt has been made but a contract has not been signed yet, International Cooperation Department Chief of Russia\u2019s Rostec state hi-tech corporation Viktor Kladov told TASS.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have just returned from Egypt. We discussed these issues. The helicopter carriers were initially intended for the Ka-52K rotorcraft. Thus, the helicopters will be used by the ground forces and be based on the Mistral ships,\u201d Kladov said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe that a fundamental decision has been made, the procedure of signing a contract is only a technical issue,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
It was reported earlier that the tender winner who would deliver shipborne helicopters for Egypt\u2019s Mistral ships would be announced in late May.<\/p>\n
The Ka-52K derives from a range of shipborne helicopters operational with Russia\u2019s Navy. The range includes the Kamov Ka-25 (NATO reporting name: Hormone), Ka-27 (Helix), Ka-29 (Helix-B) and Ka-31 rotorcraft.<\/p>\n
The Ka-52K is designed for patrol missions, fire support during amphibious assaults and antiamphibious assault defense on the frontline and in tactical depth.<\/p>\n
Unlike the baseline version, the Ka-52K features folding stub wings specifically upgraded to carry heavy weapons and folding main rotor blades that allow it to compactly fit into an under-deck compartment.<\/p>\n
The Ka-52K\u2019s smaller size increases the number of helicopters onboard.<\/p>\n
The crew\u2019s armored cockpit and the ejection system allow pilots to leave the helicopter safely.<\/p>\n
The Ka-52K shipborne helicopter has rescue equipment for people in distress at sea.<\/p>\n
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