The Kamov Ka-18 (NATO reporting name Hog) was a Soviet four-seat utility helicopter that first flew in 1955. It was a development of the Kamov Ka-15, with a lengthened fuselage and more powerful engine - the 255 hp Ivchenko AI-14V radial. About 200 were built.

[edit] Operators

 Soviet Union

• Aeroflot
• Soviet Naval Aviation

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[edit] Specifications (Ka-18)

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General characteristics

• Crew: one, pilot
• Capacity: 3 passengers
• Length: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
• Rotor diameter: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
• Height: 3.40 m (11 ft 2 in)
• Disc area: 157.1 m² (1,690 ft²)
• Max takeoff weight: 1,502 kg (3,305 lb)
• Powerplant: 1× Ivchenko AI-14VF radial engine, 200 kW (268 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 160 km/h (87 knots, 100 mph)
• Range: 450 km (243 nm, 281 miles)
• Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,480 ft)

[edit] External links

• http://www.aviation.ru/Ka/#18

[edit] See also

Related development Ka-15

Related lists

• List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
• List of helicopter models
  

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