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The Kamov Ka-50 'Black Shark' is a Russian single-seat attack helicopter featuring a unique coaxial rotor system that eliminates the need for a tail rotor. First flying in 1982, it was the world's first operational helicopter equipped with a pilot ejection system. The coaxial design provides exceptional maneuverability and the ability to perform aerobatic maneuvers impossible for conventional helicopters.

Startup Walkthrough

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerKamov Design Bureau

first Flight1982

roleAttack helicopter

crew1 pilot

engines2x Klimov TV3-117VMA (2,200 shp each)

max Speed390 km/h (211 kts)

range1,180 km (637 nmi)

ceiling18,000 ft

weight10,800 kg (MTOW)

PHS 1 — Electrical / Pre-Start11 steps

01	Collective	FULL DOWN
02	Rotor Brake	ON
03	Battery 1	ON
04	Battery 2	ON
05	DC Ground Power	ON (if available)
06	AC Ground Power	ON (if available)
07	Fuel Shutoff Valve (Left)	ON
08	Fuel Shutoff Valve (Right)	ON
09	Fuel Pump — Forward	ON
10	Fuel Pump — Aft	ON
11	Fuel Meter Switch	ON

PHS 2 — APU Start8 steps

01	APU Start ModeNOTE: Rotate to start position.	START
02	APUCAUTION: Wait for APU fully online before proceeding (~30 seconds).	MONITOR — Wait for stable RPM
03	APU Generator	ON
04	Rectifier 1	ON
05	Rectifier 2	ON
06	Rectifier 3	ON
07	AC Inverter (115V)	ON
08	AC Inverter (36V)	ON

PHS 3 — Engine Start13 steps

01	Rotor Brake	OFF
02	Engine Selector	LEFT ENGINE
03	Engine Start ButtonNOTE: Hold until engine lights off.	PRESS
04	Left EngineWARNING: EGT must not exceed 600°C during start.	MONITOR — EGT and RPM
05	Left Throttle	IDLE (when N1 >55%)
06	Left Engine Stabilize	CHECK — Idle RPM, EGT in limits
07	Engine Selector	RIGHT ENGINE
08	Engine Start Button	PRESS
09	Right Engine	MONITOR — EGT and RPM
10	Right Throttle	IDLE (when N1 >55%)
11	Right Engine Stabilize	CHECK — Idle RPM, EGT in limits
12	Rotor RPMNOTE: Coaxial rotors engage automatically.	MONITOR — Rotors spool up
13	APU	OFF (after both engines stable)

PHS 4 — Post-Start / Systems10 steps

01	Left Generator	ON
02	Right Generator	ON
03	Throttles (Both)	ADVANCE to flight mode
04	Rotor RPM	CHECK — Nominal (95–100%)
05	Hydraulic System 1	CHECK — Pressure normal
06	Hydraulic System 2	CHECK — Pressure normal
07	Flight Controls	CHECK — Cyclic, collective, pedals free
08	Trim	CHECK — Force trim reset
09	Autopilot Channels	ON — Pitch, Roll, Heading, Altitude
10	Engine Instruments	CHECK — All in green

PHS 5 — Navigation / Avionics9 steps

01	ABRIS (GPS/Nav System)NOTE: Moving-map display for navigation.	ON
02	PVI-800 Nav Panel	SET waypoints
03	Datalink	ON
04	IFF / Transponder	SET
05	Radio (R-800 VHF)	SET frequency
06	Radio (R-828 FM)	SET frequency
07	Altimeter	SET — Field elevation / QFE
08	Radar Altimeter	ON
09	HUD / Shkval	ON

PHS 6 — Weapons Setup6 steps

01	Shkval (TV targeting system)NOTE: Electro-optical targeting system.	ON — Warm up
02	Laser Rangefinder	ON
03	Weapon System Power	ON
04	Weapon Stations	CHECK — Verify loadout
05	Master ArmNOTE: Keep safe until weapons employment.	SAFE
06	Cannon (2A42 30mm)	LOADED — Check round count

PHS 7 — Before Taxi5 steps

01	Ejection SeatWARNING: Ka-50 has K-37-800 ejection system — blades are jettisoned first.	ARM
02	Anti-Collision Light	ON
03	Navigation Lights	AS REQUIRED
04	Parking Brake	RELEASE
05	NWS (Nosewheel Steering)	ON

PHS 8 — Hover / Taxi6 steps

01	Area Clear	CHECK — Clear all sides
02	Collective	RAISE slowly
03	PedalsNOTE: Coaxial rotors = minimal torque effect.	MAINTAIN heading
04	Hover Height	3–5 m AGL
05	Engine Instruments	CHECK — Both engines in limits
06	Hover Taxi	FORWARD CYCLIC gently

PHS 9 — Before Takeoff5 steps

01	Engine Instruments	CHECK — All green
02	Fuel Quantity	CHECK — Adequate for mission
03	Autopilot	CHECK — Channels engaged
04	Weapons	SAFE
05	Radios	SET — Contact ATC

PHS 10 — Takeoff5 steps

01	Collective	INCREASE to climb power
02	Cyclic	FORWARD — Accelerate through ETL
03	PedalsNOTE: Coaxial design needs minimal pedal input.	COORDINATE
04	Climb Speed	80–100 km/h
05	Climb Rate	5–10 m/s

PHS 11 — Climb4 steps

01	Airspeed	150–200 km/h
02	Engine Instruments	MONITOR — EGT, N1, oil
03	Altimeter	CHECK
04	Autopilot	ENGAGE as required

PHS 12 — Cruise / Transit7 steps

01	Altitude	AT assigned level
02	AirspeedNOTE: Max speed 315 km/h.	200–250 km/h cruise
03	Fuel State	MONITOR
04	Navigation (ABRIS)	CHECK — Waypoints, route
05	Engine Instruments	SCAN — Regular check
06	Autopilot	AS REQUIRED
07	Shkval / Weapons	AS REQUIRED for mission

PHS 13 — Descent / Approach6 steps

01	Airspeed	REDUCE — 150–200 km/h
02	Collective	REDUCE for descent
03	Altimeter	SET — Local QFE
04	Radar Altimeter	MONITOR
05	Landing Area	IDENTIFY — Wind, obstacles
06	Decelerate	AFT CYCLIC — Reduce to hover speed

PHS 14 — Landing5 steps

01	Hover	ESTABLISH at 5–10 m AGL
02	Collective	SLOWLY LOWER
03	Touchdown	WHEELS on ground — Level attitude
04	Collective	FULL DOWN after stable
05	Parking Brake	SET

PHS 15 — After Landing5 steps

01	Master Arm	SAFE
02	Weapons	SAFE all stations
03	Shkval	OFF
04	Transponder	STBY
05	Landing Light	OFF

PHS 16 — Shutdown19 steps

01	Collective	FULL DOWN
02	Throttles (Both)NOTE: Allow 2-minute cool-down.	IDLE
03	Ejection SeatWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach.	SAFE
04	Weapon System Power	OFF
05	Shkval	OFF
06	Radios	OFF
07	Navigation / ABRIS	OFF
08	Radar Altimeter	OFF
09	Autopilot	OFF
10	Left Throttle	OFF
11	Right Throttle	OFF
12	Rotor RPM	MONITOR — Wait for spool-down
13	Rotor BrakeWARNING: Never apply rotor brake at high RPM.	APPLY when RPM below 30%
14	Generators (Both)	OFF
15	Inverters	OFF
16	Rectifiers	OFF
17	Fuel Pumps	OFF
18	Batteries (Both)	OFF
19	All Lights	OFF