Kamov KA-50 Black Shark

This single-seat Russian attack helicopter is considered by many to be the best combat chopper in the world! It can carry a huge weapon load in its four external hardpoints. Besides, it's known to carry twelve laser-guided Vikhr anti-tank missiles that have a range of 8 km!

Currently, there are 10 KA-50s serving the Russian Air Force, and there are other variants of this aircraft--about 16--also in active service.

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