Description:
The Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka, Killer Whale or Orca, is a multi-purpose helicopter designed to perform troops and cargo transport, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, surveillance, search and rescue, and training missions for military customers. The rotary wing system is based on a single five-bladed main rotor and a 11-bladed tail rotor. The whole helicopter has been designed to attenuate the effects of ground impact in the event of an emergency landing. In addition, the Ka-60 can be equipped with external gun pods to carry weapons.
The Ka-60 utility helicopter is powered by two new NPO Saturn RD-600V turboshaft engines. The cabin can accommodate between 10 and 12 airborne troops. Wide side doors allow for rapid loading/off-loading of cargo and personnel. The helicopter has been designed to keep on operation even with the rotor blades and other helicopters parts damaged operating at day/night and all-weather conditions. Redundant and armored sub-systems and lower radar, IR, and optical signatures help to achieve outstanding combat survivability.
The onboard equipment of the Ka-60 aircraft can be changed depending on the mission profile. The new helicopter can also operate from surface ships and eventually could replace existing Mi-8/17 and Ka-27 helicopters in service with the Russian Armed Forces. The Ka-60 for assault/transport is the basic version.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 12 troops
Dimensions: Main Rotor Diameter 13.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 6,500 kg (14,330 lb), Payload 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) inside or 2,750 kg underslung
Performance: Ceiling 5,150 m (16,896 ft), Cruise Speed 265 kph (165 mph), Hovering Ceiling 2,100 m (6,890 ft), Max Range 700 km (378 nm), Top Speed 300 kph (186 mph)
Power: Power 2,600 shp
Other: Main Rotor Blades 5, Number of Engines 2
Operators
Russia
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
Russia