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Detailed explanation-1: -This statistic illustrates the countries with the largest active combat helicopter fleet worldwide in 2021. Russia had 1,543 military helicopters in its fleet, making it the second largest country for active combat helicopters in the world in that year.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kamov Ka-52 Alligator assault helicopter entered service with the Russian military in 2011. It is a modernized two-seat version of the Ka-50 Black Shark attack helicopter, also known as the “Hokum B” in NATO, unveiled in 1995. The Ka-52 has a ceiling of 18,000 feet and a top speed of 186 mph.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Mi-28 is a new-generation attack helicopter that functions as an air-to-air and air-to-ground partner for the Mi-24 Hind and Ka-50 Hokum.

Detailed explanation-4: -On paper, the Ka-52 is one of the best attack helicopters in the world. With its better optics, night-vision devices and precision missiles than the other main Russian gunship types, the Mil Mi-24 and Mil Mi-28, the Ka-52 initially was a specialist.