"Product 305" will increase the combat power of the Ka-52 and Mi-28
Ka-52M Alligator attack helicopters received a new complex of electronic equipment and weapons. At the same time, tests of use of the short-range cruise missile "Product-305" reached the final stage, which brings the combat helicopter closer to the level of an attack aircraft.
It should be noted that in terms of armament, the Ka-52M looks more like a heavy tank..and thanks to the coaxial scheme, is able to safely hover in the air.
The cruise missile
"Product 305" will allow the Ka-52M to hit tanks and other armored vehicles at a distance of up to
100 km, turning the helicopter into a close analogue of an attack aircraft. Thus, the "Alligator", like a battering ram, will be able to break the enemy's defenses,
https://en.topcor.ru/20417-izdelie-305-uvelichit-boevuju-mosch-ka-52-i-mi-28.html
Izdeliye 305
https://weaponews.com/news/65363500-named-deadlines-for-tests-of-the-upgraded-ka-52m.html
About 8.2 feet (2.5 meters), the calibre is about 9.8 inches (250 mm) and weighs between 300 and 440 pounds (150 and 200 kg). The missile is equipped with a powerful warhead, which is said to be capable of destroying main battle tanks and small ships. The Zvezda video also hinted that the new missile is using an infrared seeker.
The Russian news agency TASS reported that the new missile is also known as Izdelye 305 (Product 305). It is designed for the frontline range, equipped with a warhead capable of dealing with hard targets such as concrete shelters and armored vehicles, as well as short-range mobile air defense systems.
The new missile has more than one guidance system, including lock-on after launch, inertial guidance system, and a change of direction on the part of the operator after launching via datalink, It was used for the first time in Syria.The missile will be able to operate effectively day and night, in any weather conditions, and will use the "Fire and Forget" principle.
