Editing Kamov Ka-50 (section)

===Ka-52M===
The new version announced by the Russian Ministry of Defence in 2018 eventually crystalized into the Ka-52M; 114 helicopters of this new version are to be acquired. Additionally, older Ka-52s are to be upgraded to Ka-52M standard. The contract for the first 30 Ka-52Ms was signed in August 2021.<ref>{{harvnb|Butowski|2022|pages=85–86}}</ref> A new contract was signed in August 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/mainnews/2022/0817/084269022/detail.shtml | title=ЦАМТО / Главное / На форуме «Армия-2022» подписаны 7 и вручены 29 госконтрактов с 26 предприятиями ОПК | access-date=27 August 2022 | archive-date=22 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822120727/https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/mainnews/2022/0817/084269022/detail.shtml | url-status=live}}</ref> Upgrades embodied in the Ka-52M include a modernized GOES-451M electro-optical targeting turret with an increased range, stronger undercarriage wheels, and improved cockpit ergonomics, with better adaptation to the use of [[night-vision goggles]]. The [[LMUR]] missile is added to the helicopter's armament options.<ref>{{harvnb|Butowski|2022|page=86}}</ref> Several new radar types are being considered for the Ka-52M.<ref>{{harvnb|Butowski|2022|page=87}}</ref> A new self-protection system will also be fitted to the Ka-52M, replacing the current L370-5 Vitebsk. Lastly, the Ka-52M is adapted to work within a new battlefield [[command and control]] system.<ref>{{harvnb|Butowski|2022|page=93}}</ref> The Russian military received its first 10 modified Ka-52M helicopters on 9 January 2023. The state defense order for the helicopters was doubled in 2023.<ref name="airrecognition.com">{{Cite web |title=Russian army receives 10 upgraded Ka-52M attack helicopters |url=https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2023-news-aviation-aerospace/january/8857-russian-army-receives-10-upgraded-ka-52m-attack-helicopters.html |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=airrecognition.com |archive-date=11 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231011014656/https://airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2023-news-aviation-aerospace/january/8857-russian-army-receives-10-upgraded-ka-52m-attack-helicopters.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=ЦАМТО / / Гособоронзказ на ААК «Прогресс» в Приморье в 2023 году вырос вдвое |url=https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/0915/102075278/detail.shtml |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=armstrade.org |archive-date=1 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001211611/https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2023/0915/102075278/detail.shtml |url-status=live}}</ref>