In a recent example, a Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopter was reportedly downed by Russian forces, marking yet another operational mishap. According to Russian sources on Telegram and WP ...

The Ka-52 is also characterized by a unique rotor configuration—it does not have a tail rotor but instead has two main, coaxial rotors mounted one above the other.

However, that didn't stop Russian engineers from figuring out a solution. The Ka-52 all-weather attack helicopter is the only helicopter in active service with the ability to eject its crew of two.

MOSCOW, January 31. /TASS/. Production of reconnaissance and combat helicopters Ka-52 Alligator will be doubled this year to meet export demand, the press-service of the Helicopters of Russia ...

As the defense official specified, the upgraded version of the Ka-52 attack helicopter, the Ka-52M, would be created by 2022. The experimental design work on the upgraded helicopter will take into ...