Kamov Ka-32S

Civil shipboard-maritime version of the Kamov Ka-32 developed in 1981.  The aircraft is fitted with radar, and electric load hoist, and added external fuel tanks.  Common uses of the aircraft include ice patrol, ship guidance through icefields, moving up to 360000 kg of load a day (with a payload capacity of 5000 kg), and SAR.  Known for its semi-automatic flight modes, the helicopter can operate in day or night.

The Ka-32S prototype first flew in 1983.  The series entered production in 1987.

Attribution

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Kamov Design Bureau

Primary manufacturer: Kamov

Parent type: Kamov Ka-32

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

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Aircraft Details

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References

References and sources used

Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems
Jane's Information Group Limited
2003 (page 181)
Book

OKB N.I.Kamova
G.I. Kuznetsov
1999 (page 294)
Book

Russian Helicopters, Ka-27
Russian Нelicopters, JSC
5 July 2017 (page 181)
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