A new batch of the legendary Russian military helicopter the KA-52 has been unveiled. Known as the Alligator, it is equipped with state-of-the art weapons. The machine is propelled by a coaxial rotor system, a trademark of the Kamov design bureau that developed it. The design gives the helicopter extreme maneuverability -- this machine can do aerobatics as a norm. It carries three types of missiles: 12 special anti-tank, four air-to-air and up to 80 unguided air-to-surface. On top of all that, a 30mm cannon with selective supply of either armor-piercing or high-explosive shells. All these aspects make the KA-52 Alligator a real bird of prey.
