Kamov Ka-27

Development of the Russian-made Ka-27 (NATO Designation: 'Helix') antisubmarine helicopter began in 1970; series production began in 1977.  The helicopter entered service in 1981.  Equipped with: radar and sonar for submarine detection; a heated torpedo bay for operation in cold termperatures; flotation bags for water landings.

First flight of the Ka-27 was in 1973.

Attribution

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Kamov Design Bureau

Primary manufacturer: Kamov

Parent type: Kamov Ka-27

Aircraft status: Operational

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 2 in Coaxial configuration

Crew required: 1-3 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

OKB N.I.Kamova
G.I. Kuznetsov
1999 (page 182)
Book

Russia's Arms Catalog: Volume II (Air Force)
Military Parade Ltd.
1996 (page 187)
Book

Russia's Helicopter World
Vertolet
2000 (page 53)
Book

Russian Helicopters, Ka-27
Russian Нelicopters, JSC
5 July 2017
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