Russian helicopter terrifies beachgoers with low‑flying maneuver
6:49 AM EDT, July 13, 2024
The Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter flew over a beach in the Krasnodar Krai in Russia, causing considerable panic among the beachgoers. Due to strong gusts of wind, lounge chairs and umbrellas were lifted into the air. People tried to escape in a panic, exacerbating the chaos. The helicopter is operating in the area because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, initiated by the Russians.
The Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter flew low over the beach in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, causing an unexpected reaction among the people relaxing there.
In recordings posted on social media, the beachgoers initially take out their smartphones to film the approaching machine. The situation changes when the Ka-52 appears directly overhead.
It turned out that the Ka-52 helicopter was approaching to land at an airfield located near the beach.
Helicopter flew just above the beach in Russia
The video shows the helicopter flying very low over the beach, creating an extremely strong gust of wind. The powerful force caused many objects to lift into the air. Beach umbrellas and lounge chairs were swept away by the wind and thrown in all directions.
People on the beach panicked, trying to take cover from the unexpected threat. Some of them fell to the sand due to the strong gust. In the background of the recording, screams of terror can be heard, heightening the drama of the situation.
Russia has limited the use of the Ka-52
The Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter is a modernized, two-seat version of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter. The machine is designed to destroy both armored and unarmored ground targets, tanks, slow-moving air targets, and enemy personnel. The cost of the helicopter is estimated to be around 16 million dollars.
It is worth noting that during the ongoing Russian aggression, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have become more effective at destroying Ka-52 attack helicopters. This has led Russian military officials to limit their use and not send them to the front line anymore. The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit every lost "Alligator" with drones and handheld missile launchers. And it costs a lot...
