Kamov Ka-50

Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark"
Usage
Role	Attack helicopter Scout helicopter
Origin	Soviet Union
Manufacturer	Kamov
Introduction	1995-08-28
Primary users	Russian Air Force Egyptian Air Force
Developed from	Kamov V-80
Specifications (Ka-50)
Crew	one
Seating	one
Max speed	315 km/h (170 kn)
Cruise	270 km/h (146 kn)
Range	470 km (254 nmi) (combat) 1,160 km (626 nmi) (ferry)
Ceiling	5,500 m (18,045 ft)
Length	16 m (52 ft 6 in)
Rotor diam.	14.5 m (47 ft 7 in)
Height	4.93 m (16 ft 2 in)
MTOW	10,800 kg (23,810 lb)
Empty	7,700 kg (16,976 lb)
Variants
Ka-50 Ka-50 Sh Ka-50-2 "Erdogan" Ka-52 "Alligator" Ka-52E Ka-52K "Katran"

The Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark" (NATO reporting name "Hokum A") is an attack and scout helicopter manufactured by Kamov.

It is the parent airframe of several variants, to include the Ka-52 "Alligator", the Ka-52 "Nile Crocodile", the Ka-52K "Katran", and the Ka-52M.

Summary

“	The Ka-50 Black Shark is a unique and deadly single-seat, Russian attack helicopter that has seen combat in the Northern Caucasus. It combines a high performance dual rotor system with a deadly weapons payload of guided missiles, rockets, bombs, and a 30mm cannon. The Ka-50 is also unique in that it has an ejection seat.	”
	~ Digital Combat Simulator on their aircraft listing

Simulator availability

Overview

This asset is available in the following simulators.

Sim
XP12	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-0--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-1--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-2--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-3--QINU`"'
FGFS2020.3LTS	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-4--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-5--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-6--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-7--QINU`"'
FS2020	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-8--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-9--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-10--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-11--QINU`"'
XP11	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-12--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-13--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-14--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-15--QINU`"'
DCS	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-16--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-17--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-18--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-19--QINU`"'
P3D	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-20--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-21--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-22--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-23--QINU`"'
XP10	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-24--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-25--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-26--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-27--QINU`"'
FSX	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-28--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-29--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-30--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-31--QINU`"'
FS2004	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-32--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-33--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-34--QINU`"'	'"`UNIQ--finalizedvar-35--QINU`"'

Package listing

The following packages are either included in the base sim or available for purchase/download. Note that the inclusion of packages below is not an endorsement of quality or fitness. Potential buyers are highly encouraged to research payware packages through reviews, videos, or other means before purchasing.

FlightGear Flight Simulator 2020.3 LTS [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Freeware	Ka-50	BARANGER Emmanuel	YASim flight dynamics.

Digital Combat Simulator World [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	Ka-50	The Fighter Collection @DCS E-Shop

X-Plane 10 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Freeware	Ka-50	richrarobi & BARANGER Emmanuel @X-Plane.org

Microsoft Flight Simulator X / Prepar3D v1-v3[edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	Ka-50	Virtavia @SimMarket	2010 release
Payware	Ka-50	Virtavia @SimMarket	Only compatible with Steam edition
Payware	Ka-50	Virtavia @SimMarket	Only compatible with Steam edition. Requires the other Virtavia Steam package.
Freeware	Ka-50	Michael E. Roberts, et. al. @Simviation
Freeware	Ka-52	Michael E. Roberts, et. al. @Simviation

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 [edit]
License	Variant	Creator	Notes
Payware	Ka-50	Virtavia @SimMarket	2010 release

Sim	Helicopters by simulator availability						Helicopters by source
XP12:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
FGFS2020.3LTS:	All •	Included	•	Freeware	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Launcher
FS2020:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party •	Marketplace
XP11:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
DCS:	All		Payware		In development			Third-party •	Marketplace
P3D:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware •	In development		Included •	Third-party
XP10:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FSX:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party
FS2004:	All •	Included •	Payware •	Freeware			Included •	Third-party