Kamov Ka-27 Helix

Summary

Category	Helicopter
Origin country	🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
First flight	8 August 1973
Year of introduction	1982
Number produced	201 units

Description

The Kamov Ka-27 Helix is a military rotorcraft developed by the Soviet Union during the late 1960s. This versatile aircraft was primarily designed for naval operations and is capable of performing a wide range of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue, and naval reconnaissance. The Ka-27 Helix features a spacious cabin, enabling it to accommodate a variety of equipment and weapons. Equipped with a radar and various sensors, it enables effective target detection and tracking even in adverse weather conditions. The Ka-27 Helix has been widely deployed by the Russian Navy and found service with several other nations around the world.

Technical specifications

Version: Ka-27PL Helix-A
Crew	3 members
Maximum speed	270 km/h (168 mph)
Wing area	392.2 m² (4221.6 sqft)
Height	5.5 m (18.0 ft)
Length	11.3 m (37.1 ft)
Service ceiling	5000 m (16404 ft)
Empty weight	6500 kg (14330 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight	12000 kg (26455 lbs)
Powerplant	2 × turbines Klimov TV3-117V delivering 1659 kW