
Kamov Ka-27 Helix
Designed to replace the Ka-25 Hormone as ship on-board helicopter of the Soviet Navy,
it has more powerful engines, a bit long fuselage and a redesigned tail.
Modern variants include naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) Ka-28,
the search-and-rescue (SAR) Ka-27PS, the air assault Ka-29,
and the Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopter equipped with the E801M
Oko (Eye) air and sea surveillance radar
US Navy photograph of a Helix-A on board of a soviet 's Udaloy class destroyer in 1982
Functions: Ship on board helo
First Flight : 1978 ?
Load: Up to 20
(Aprox.)
Engines: 2 * Isotov TV3-117 of 2225 hp
Top Speed: 250 km/h
Range: max. 800 km
Ceiling: 6.000 m
Weight: 11.000 Kg - Sling: 5.000
Rotor Span: 16 m
Length: 11 m
Height: 5.40 m
Disc Area: 199 m2
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Contribution: Russian Aviation Page and the War Toys Site
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