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Ka-27
IOC: 1981
Ka-29
IOC: 1985
Also Known As
Helix
Helix B
Ka-29RLD
Ka-29TB
Ka-31
Origin
Russia
Contractor/s
RAC MIG
Applications
Air Defence Ship
Vikramaditya
Family Members
Ka-27
Guided Missiles:
9M114
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.
The Ka-29 and Ka-31 aircraft are derived from Soviet Ka-27 ship-borne helicopter. Ka-29 is a combat, assault and transport variant of Ka-27 introducing aircraft fuselage modifications. Optionally, it can be equipped with air-to-surface, anti-tank missiles and other weaponry in its Ka-29TB attack variant. Ka-31 is a modified Ka-29 allowing to carry an antenna radar below its airframe. The primary function of this aircraft is early warning against incoming airborne threats, but offering lower operating costs than traditional fixed-wing AWACS aircraft such as E-3, A-50 or E-2C. Ka-31 was originally called the Ka-29RLD.
Ka-29 entry into service occurred in 1985. Ka-29RLD was seen by western intelligence for the first time in 1988. The Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopter can be employed to provide surveillance on air, sea and land, relaying target data to ship-based and ground control posts. It can detect sea surface targets at ranges of up to 250 kilometers, air targets at ranges of 200 kilometers tracking up to 40 targets. Moreover, it can take-off and land from unpaved ways, land airfields and ship's deck.
A single Ka-31 helicopter can scan a 250,000 (500x500) square kilometers area in just one hour. Ka-31 capabilities enhance ship weapon system and coastal defenses range. It is also suitable for search and rescue missions, coast guard operations, etc. Currently, Soviet/Russian-made anti-ship missiles have a range in excess of 200 kilometers with target designation being limited by onboard radar and sensor systems, the external target designation data generated by the Ka-31 helicopter will enable fighting ships to use anti-ship missiles at their maximum range. Minimizing target counterattack effects.
The sole operators for the Ka-31 airborne early warning system have been reported to be Russia and India. Ka-31 entry into service was in 2002 which means that previous Ka-29RLD helicopters and their priceless radar systems were not fully operational until that date. India ordered the Ka-31 helicopter among other defense articles associated with Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier deal that was reported in January 2004.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 2
Dimensions: Height 5.5 m, Length 12.5 m, Main Rotor Diameter 15.9 m, Width 3.8 m
Weights: Max Weight 12,200 kg (26,896 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 3,500 m (11,483 ft), Endurance 3 hours 30 min, Max Range 600 km (324 nm), Top Speed 28 mps (54 kt)
Power: Power 4,400 shp
Other: Main Rotor Blades 6, Number of Engines 2, Tracked Aerial Targets 40
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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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