Kamov
KA-27/29/32
Helix
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This document covers the KA-27 Helix A, the KA-29 Helix B, and the KA-32 Helix The Ka-27 was designed to replace The KA-25. The first prototype flew in December 1974. Variants include the Ka-27PS search and rescue version and Ka-28 ASW model. The Ka-29 combat/transport helicopter and Ka-31 surveillance variant are in operational service. The primary function of the KA-29 Helix B amphibious assault helicopter is delivery of percision-guided weapons, weapons designation, and troop transport. There are two versions of the Ka-32 helicopter: transport Ka-32T and shipborne Ka-32C. The Ka-32T version is designed for cargo and passenger transport both inside the cabin and externally on a sling, logging in hard access areas, to fulfill civil engineering and installation work, construction, search/rescue missions, medevac and off-shore oil rings servicing operations and various types of aerial survey. The Ka-32C version is designed for carrying out ice prospecting during the steering of the convoys of ships, their unloading, performance of rescue operations at sea and acting as ambulances. The Ka-32 has two TVZ-117 turboprop engines which provide higher power and safety under extreme conditions. Specifications Country of Origin: Russia Builder: Kamov Role: Various Rotor Span: 51.64 ft/15.75 m Length: 34 ft/10.4 m Height: 18 ft/5.5 m Weight: 11,000 kg Engine: 1 x TB 3-117 VM Speed: 260 km/h Ceiling: 5000 meters Range: 432 nm Internal Fuel: 432 kg Payload: 800 kg Crew: 1 Sensors: KA-27 Helix A: Radar; MAD; dipping sonar; 12 sonobuyoys, RWR KA-29 Helix B: RWR, directional ESM, dorsal EW pod Armament: KA-27 Helix A: E45-7A torp or B-1 DC, Nuclear DB4 KA-29 Helix B: UB-20 rocket pods, AT-6 Spiral4 Cost: ~$1,500,0004 |
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