207223 Modeler 1/72 Russian attack helicopter "Black Shark"

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the Design of this helicopter began in 1977. The main task of the future helicopter was the destruction of military equipment, primarily tanks on the battlefield and in the nearest frontline, in the area of strong opposition to enemy air defense.
When determining the appearance of the new machine, various aerodynamic schemes of helicopters were worked out. The designers opted for a "proprietary" for OKB coaxial scheme. With the same engines, the helicopter of such a scheme turned out to be more compact and maneuverable than the helicopter of the classical scheme with a tail rotor. Unusual was the adoption of the concept of a single helicopter. Experts of the design Bureau believed that the performance of one person as a pilot and Navigator–operator is possible when automating the processes of search and tracking purposes.
As the main weapon of the helicopter was chosen supersonic anti-tank missile "Whirlwind". The range of the launch of this missile exceeds the radius of destruction of the SAM, which are part of foreign armored units. It is capable of hitting not only ground vehicles, but also low-maneuverable air targets. The helicopter's ammunition includes 12 such missiles.
the Artillery armament of the helicopter is a mobile gun installation. It includes a 30-mm gun 2A42, used on the BMP-2, unpretentious and reliable. Additionally, air-to-air missiles "Igla-B", Nar blocks and various container weapons can be suspended on pylons under the wing.
the First flight of a prototype helicopter made in July 1982 years. Then began a long phase of operational development and flight tests. In August 1995, by decree of the President of Russia, the helicopter was adopted.
According to the criterion of "efficiency - cost" it has no equal among the existing combat helicopters due to the optimal combination of high energy-coaxial machine, maneuverability and flight data, powerful weapons, integrated onboard electronic complex, high combat survivability and operational manufacturability

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