The Kamov Ka-27 (NATO reporting name 'Helix') is a military helicopter developed for the Soviet Navy, and currently in service in Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, South Korea, China, Taiwan and India. Variants include the Ka-29 assault transport, the Ka-28 downgraded export version, and the Ka-32 for civilian use. [edit] Design and development The helicopter was developed for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare. Design work began in 1970 and the first prototype flew in 1973. It was intended to replace the decade-old Kamov Ka-25, and is similar in appearance to its predecessor due to the requirements of fitting in the same hangar space. Like other Kamov military helicopters it has a co-axial rotor, removing the need for a tail rotor. [edit] Variants  A Ka-27 assigned to the Russian destroyer Admiral Vinogradov (DDG 572) flies near the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) while conducting operations in the Gulf of Aden. - Ka-25-2
- First prototype.
- Ka-27K
- Anti-submarine warfare prototype.
- Ka-27PL
- (Helix-A) Anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
- Ka-27PS
- (Helix-D) Search and rescue helicopter, ASW equipment removed and winch fitted.
- Ka-27PV
- Armed version of the Ka-27PS.
- Ka-28
- (Helix-A) Export version of the Ka-27Pl.
- Ka-29TB
- (Helix-B) Assault transport helicopter, with accommodation for two pilots and 16 troops.
- Ka-29RLD
- Airborne early warning, surface surveillance helicopter; later redesignated Ka-31.
- Ka-32A
- Civil transport helicopter. Initial production version.
- Ka-32A1
- Fire fighting helicopter, equipped with a Bambi bucket.
- Ka-32A2
- Police version, equipped with two searchlights and a loudspeaker.
- Ka-32A4
- Special search and rescue, salvage and evacuation version.
- Ka-32A7
- Armed version developed from the Ka-27PS.
- Ka-32A11BC
- Canadian-certified version.
- Ka-32A12
- Swiss-registered and approved version.
- KA-32C
- Little-known custom version.
- Ka-32M
- Projected development with 1839kW TV3-117VMA-SB3 engines. Probably replaced by the Ka-32-10 project.
- Ka-32S
- (Helix-C) Maritime utility transport, search and rescue helicopter, fitted with an undernose radar.
- Ka-32T
- (Helix-C) Utility transport helicopter, with accommodation for Two crew and 16 passengers.
- Ka-32K
- Flying crane helicopter, fitted with a retractable gondola for a second pilot.
[edit] Operators [edit] Military operators  Algeria  China  India  Russia  Soviet Union  Ukraine  Vietnam  Serbia  South Korea [edit] Civilian operators  Canada - Vancouver Island Helicopters (VIH) operates 3 Ka-32 A11 BC helicopters (two of them lease to Taiwanese civilian operator (Sunrise airlines) from 2001 until now).
 Indonesia - Indonesia plan to buy the Ka-32 for non-military purposes (evacuation, search and rescue, cargo and firefighting) and for the Indonesian Police (Polisi Lintas Udara)[3]
 Iran - Iran plans to manufacture at least 50 Ka-32's under license in Iran.[4]
 Portugal - Ka-32 are used for non-military purposes only, mostly firefighting.
- Russia
- Omega Helicopters operates the Ka-32S
- South Korea
- Korean Forestry Service and Coast Guard operate 36 Ka-32s'
 Spain  South Africa Kamov Ka-32 firefighting in Cape Town, South Africa  Heliswiss Ka-32 installs digital-tv transmitter in Århus, Denmark  Switzerland  Taiwan - Sunrise Airlines Company operates 1 Ka-32A11BC helicopters (B-77999) for heavy lifting, leasing from Canada VIH company.
 Turkey  United States [edit] Specifications (Ka-27) General characteristics - Crew: 1-3, plus 2-3 specialists
- Length: 11.30 m (37 ft 1 in)
- Rotor diameter: 15.80 m (51 ft 10 in)
- Height: 5.50 m (18 ft 1 in)
- Empty weight: 6,500 kg (14,300 lb)
- Loaded weight: 11,000 kg (24,200 lb)
- Useful load: 4,000 kg (8,800 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 12,000 kg (26,400 lb)
- Powerplant: 2× Isotov turboshaft engines, 1,660 kW (2,225 shp) each
Performance Armament
Ka-27 Ka-29TB - 1 × mobile forward firing GShG-7.62 minigun with 1800 rounds,
- 1 × 30 mm 2A42 cannon with 250 rounds (flexible semi-rigid mount, optional/removable with ammunition carried in cabin)
- four external hardpoints for bombs, rockets, gunpods, munitions dispensers, special four round missile launchers for the 9K114 Shturm
- contrary to some reports the internal weapon load is not retained and is replaced by an armoured passenger compartment for up to sixteen troops
Avionics
[edit] See also Related development Comparable aircraft Related lists [edit] References [edit] Bibliography - Taylor, Michael J. H. (1996). Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory. London, England: Brassey's. ISBN 1 85733 1981 1.
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