Egyptian Ka-52s

The first Ka-52 combat helicopter for Egypt has made its first flight and further Ka-52s are at various stages of assembly. Egypt’s Ka-52s features different systems to those in service with the Russian Air Force, including the OES- 52 electro- optical targeting system. According to reports, the OES-52 has been developed by Moscow-based NPK SPP using the French Safran STRIX gyro-stabilised targeting turret. Other new systems include two new jamming modules installed at the sides of the lower part of fuselage, being prismatic in shape and bear no resemblance to any known systems.