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The Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark" (NATO reporting name "Hokum A") is an attack and scout helicopter manufactured by Kamov.

It is the parent airframe of several variants, to include the Ka-52 "Alligator", the Ka-52 "Nile Crocodile", the Ka-52K "Katran", and the Ka-52M.

Summary[]

The Ka-50 Black Shark is a unique and deadly single-seat, Russian attack helicopter that has seen combat in the Northern Caucasus. It combines a high performance dual rotor system with a deadly weapons payload of guided missiles, rockets, bombs, and a 30mm cannon. The Ka-50 is also unique in that it has an ejection seat.
~ Digital Combat Simulator on their aircraft listing

Simulator availability[]

Overview

This asset is available in the following simulators.

Sim Icon-Ware-Included  Icon-Ware-Payware  Icon-Ware-Freeware  Anvil icon
XP12
FGFS2020.3LTS 1
FS2020
XP11
DCS 1
P3D
XP10 1
FSX 3 2
FS2004 1

Package listing

The following packages are either included in the base sim or available for purchase/download. Note that the inclusion of packages below is not an endorsement of quality or fitness. Potential buyers are highly encouraged to research payware packages through reviews, videos, or other means before purchasing.

FlightGear Flight Simulator 2020.3 LTS [edit]
License Variant Creator Notes
Icon-Ware-Freeware Freeware Ka-50 BARANGER Emmanuel

Digital Combat Simulator World [edit]
License Variant Creator Notes
Icon-Ware-Payware Payware Ka-50 The Fighter Collection @DCS E-Shop

X-Plane 10 [edit]
License Variant Creator Notes
Icon-Ware-Freeware Freeware Ka-50 richrarobi & BARANGER Emmanuel @X-Plane.org

Microsoft Flight Simulator X / Prepar3D v1-v3[edit]
License Variant Creator Notes
Icon-Ware-Payware Payware Ka-50 Virtavia @SimMarket
  • 2010 release
Icon-Ware-Payware Payware Ka-50 Virtavia @SimMarket
  • Only compatible with Steam edition
Icon-Ware-Payware Payware Ka-50 Virtavia @SimMarket
  • Only compatible with Steam edition. Requires the other Virtavia Steam package.
Icon-Ware-Freeware Freeware Ka-50 Michael E. Roberts, et. al. @Simviation
Icon-Ware-Freeware Freeware Ka-52 Michael E. Roberts, et. al. @Simviation

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 [edit]
License Variant Creator Notes
Icon-Ware-Payware Payware Ka-50 Virtavia @SimMarket
  • 2010 release

Sim Helicopters by simulator availability Helicopters by source
XP12: All Included Payware Freeware In development Included Third-party
FGFS2020.3LTS: All Included Freeware In development Included Third-party Launcher
FS2020: All Included Payware Freeware In development Included Third-party Marketplace
XP11: All Included Payware Freeware In development Included Third-party
DCS: All Payware In development Third-party Marketplace
P3D: All Included Payware Freeware In development Included Third-party
XP10: All Included Payware Freeware Included Third-party
FSX: All Included Payware Freeware Included Third-party
FS2004: All Included Payware Freeware Included Third-party