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Ka-27
IOC: 1981
Also Known As
Helix
Helix A
Helix C
Ka-27PL
Ka-27PS
Ka-28
Ka-32
Ka-32A11VS
Ka-32C
Ka-32T
Origin
Russia
Contractor/s
RAC MIG
Applications
Air Defence Ship
Project 1134.2
Project 1135.5
Project 11356
Project 1143.4
Project 1143.5
Project 1144.2
Project 1154.0
Project 11541
Project 1155
Project 1164
Project 1174
Project 20380
Project 956
Rajput
Type 051B
Type 052
Type 052B
Type 052C
Type 054
Type 054A
Vikramaditya
Family Members
Ka-29
Torpedoes:
APR-3E
UMGT-1ME
Power plant:
TV3-117 (2)
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Description:
Kamov Ka-27 was developed to replace the Ka-25 shipborne helicopter in the Soviet Navy performing Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. In addition, Ka-27 was designed to operate at night and all-weather conditions which were the main shortfalls of Ka-25. NATO nicknamed this aircraft as Helix. Ka-28 is the designation assigned to export models and Ka-32 designation refers to variants intended for the civil/commercial market.
Ka-27PL is an ASW helicopter and Ka-27PS is optimized for search and rescue missions. Ka-32T is a cargo helicopter and Ka-32C is a SAR and medical evacuation helicopter. Ka-27, Ka-28 and Ka-32 are powered by two TV3-117V/VMA turboshaft engines each rated at 2,200-hp. All Ka-27 variant feature a two, three-bladed counter-rotating main rotor which makes unnecessary a tail rotor.
Currently, the Ka-27 helicopter is the standard shipborne helicopter in the Russian Navy. It can be equipped with Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD), sonobuoys, torpedoes, bombs, rockets and additional sensors and weapons. In the early 2000s Kamov was developing the Ka-60 which could become a potential replacement for Ka-27 helcopters.
Ka-32 helicopter was sold to South Korea for Forest Aviation and Maritime Patrol missions. As of 2003, approximately 40 Ka-32s were in service in South Korea with seven additional Ka-32s equipped with IAI's avionics package scheduled for delivery between 2004 and 2005. These aircraft were ordered by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) for search and rescue purposes.
Ka-32s equipped with IAI-designed avionics package feature an advanced day/night all-weather navigation system, weather and ground survey radar, and a moving digital map. A central computer and management software integrate all aircraft's systems. Color displays for improved man-machine interface are also provided. Future growth can be accomplished thanks to its open architecture.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3
Dimensions: Height 5.5 m, Length 10.4 m, Main Rotor Diameter 15.8 m
Weights: Max Weight 11,000 kg (24,250 lb), Payload 800 kg (1,764 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 5,000 m (16,404 ft), Cruise Speed 57 mps (205 kph), Max Range 800 km (432 nm), Top Speed 72 mps (260 kph)
Power: Power 4,400 shp
Other: Main Rotor Blades 6, Number of Engines 2
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
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