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Background
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The Helix, officially known as the Kamov Ka-27, is a military helicopter that was originally developed for the Soviet Navy. Currently, it is utilized by several countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and India. This versatile aircraft has different variants including the Ka-29 assault transport, the Ka-28 export version with reduced capabilities, and the Ka-32 designed for civilian purposes. The tail of the Ka-27 is constructed using a combination of aluminum alloy frame and composite material for the skin. Powering the Ka-27 are two TV3-117KM turboshaft engines, each generating 1,660 kW, while the Ka-28 is equipped with two TV3-117BK engines.
The aircraft is equipped with external fuel tanks that are permanently installed, it can also carry either dipping sonar or MAD during a mission, but not both simultaneously. It does not have a rescue winch or cargo hook.
In 1997, Russia delivered 2 Ka-28 helicopters, followed by 3 KA-28PS helicopters in 1999, and 9 Ka-28 helicopters from 2009 to 2010. By 2024, at least one KA-28PS has been upgraded with 2nd Generation FLIR.
The Ka-28 is equipped by the Sovremenny I, Sovremenny II, Sovremenny III, Luyang II, Luyang III, Luhai, Jiangkai I, and Jiangkai II ships.
Technical Data
Specifications
Crew - 3
Length - 11.3 m
Height - 5.5 m
Width - (?)
Empty Weight - 6,500 kg
Gross Weight - 11,000 kg
Max Takeoff Weight - 12,000 kg
Main Rotor Diametre - 15.8 m
Powerplant - 2 x TV3-117BK Turboshaft Engines (1,160 kW)
Max Speed - 270 km/h
Cruising Speed - 230 km/h
Range - 800 km
Service Ceiling - 6,000 m
Armament
1 x APR-3E Torpedo
8 x PLAB-250-120 DC Depth Bombs
2 x KAB-250-100PL Guided Depth Charges
16 x RGB-16 Sonobuoys
Avionics
Izumrud Sonobuoy processor
Osminog Radar
VGS-3 Ros-V Dipping Sonar
MAD
Images
Sources
Spoiler
Chinese Military Aviation: Helicopters II
(Book) Encyclopedia of Chinese Aircraft, Volume 2 (183-184)
(Book) Chinas Navy Ships and Aircraft of the Peoples Republic of China, 1955-2021 (B-13)
