Kamov Ka-27

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Ka-27
A Russian Helix KA-27 (cropped).jpg
A Russian Navy Ka-27 flying by USS Vella Gulf over the Gulf of Aden.
Role Anti-submarine warfare helicopter
National origin Soviet Union / Russia
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight24 December 1973 [1]
Introduction1982
StatusIn service
Primary users Soviet Navy (historical)
Russian Navy
Ukrainian Navy
Indian Navy
Produced1979–2010 [2]
Developed from Kamov Ka-25
Variants Kamov Ka-31

The Kamov Ka-27 (NATO reporting name 'Helix') is a military helicopter developed for the Soviet Navy, and currently[ when? ] in service in various countries including Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and India. Variants include the Ka-29 assault transport, the Ka-28 downgraded export version, and the Ka-32 for civilian use.

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Design and development

The helicopter was developed for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare. Design work began in 1969 and the first prototype flew in 1973. It was intended to replace the decade-old Kamov Ka-25, and had to have identical or smaller external dimensions than its predecessor. Like other Kamov military helicopters it has coaxial rotors, removing the need for a tail rotor. In total, five prototypes and pre-series helicopters were built. Series production started at Kumertau in July 1979, and the new helicopter officially entered service with the Soviet Navy in April 1981. [2]

The Ka-27 has a crew of three with a pilot and navigator both stationed in the cockpit, and a sonar operator seated behind them. It has a four-leg fixed landing gear. The Ka-27 is equipped with two lateral buoys, that can be inflated in the case of a forced landing on water. [2]

The Ka-27PL anti-submarine version is equipped with a radar, and either a dipping sonar or a magnetic anomaly detector. It can also carry either up to 36 sonobuoys, or a torpedo, or between six and eight conventional depth charges, or a single nuclear one. Ka-27PLs generally operate in pairs as hunter-killer teams. [2]

The Ka-27PS search and rescue helicopter can carry 12 folding seats or four stretchers in its cabin, and is equipped with a 300-kg winch. Its fuel capacity is greater than that of the Ka-27PL (3.450 L against 2.940 L). [2]

Ka-32 variants, e.g. the Klimov-powered Ka-32A11BC, have been certified for commercial operations throughout the world, notably in Canada and Europe. The Ka-32 has been certified for the newer Klimov VK-2500PS-02 engine. [3]

Operational history

Ka-27s aboard the aircraft carrier Novorossiysk in 1984 RIAN archive 139612 Helicopters on deck of the Novorossiisk cruiser.jpg
Ka-27s aboard the aircraft carrier Novorossiysk in 1984

A Russian Navy Ka-27 helicopter from the Russian Udaloy-class destroyer Severomorsk conducted interoperability deck landing training on board the US command ship USS Mount Whitney on 22 July 2010. [4]

Ka-32A11BC multipurpose helicopters have been successfully operated in Portugal for over five years. In 2006, Kamov won the tender for the supply of Ka-32A11BC firefighting helicopters, to replace Aérospatiale SA 330 Pumas.[ citation needed ]

Over 240 Ka-32 have been built as of 2019 and have been exported to more than 30 countries; [5] South Korea operates some 60 Ka-32s. [6] [7] In the mid-1990s Russia offset debt to South Korea through supplies of weapons. [8]

The Ka-32A11BC features a high power-to-weight ratio and ease of handling, owing to its coaxial rotor design. The rotors' diameters are not restricted by the presence of a tail rotor and associated tail boom; this facilitates maneuvering near obstacles and helps assure exceptional accuracy when hovering in heavy smoke and dust conditions. The Ka-32A11BC may be equipped with the Bambi Bucket suspended fire-fighting system of up to five tons capacity. The service life has been extended to up to 32,000 flight hours. [9]

Since the 1990s, China has purchased the Ka-28 export version and Ka-31 radar warning version for the PLAN fleet. Ka-31 purchases were first revealed in 2010. It is believed that Chinese Ka-28s have been equipped with more enhanced avionics compared to Ka-28s exported to other countries. [10]

In 2013, Russia tested the new Kamov Ka-27M with an active electronically scanned array radar. The basis of the modernization of the Ka-27M is installed on the helicopter airborne radar with an active phased array antenna FH-A. This radar is part of the command and tactical radar system that combines several other systems: acoustic, magnetometric, signals intelligence and radar. All the information on them is displayed on the display instrumentation. [11]

Ka-32s are used for construction of transmission towers for overhead power lines, as it has somewhat higher lift capacity than the Vertol 107. [12] In Canada, the Ka-32 is used for selective logging as it is able to lift selective species vertically. [13]

In August 2013, a Kamov Ka-32, C-GKHL operating in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada, experienced failure of one of its Klimov TV3-117BMA engines (manufactured by Motor Sich in Ukraine). The subsequent technical investigation indicated that there was poor quality control in the assembly of the compressor turbine, leading to failure of the complete unit after several compressor blades separated. [14]

Ka-27s have been used by the Syrian Navy during the ongoing Syrian Civil War. [15]

Variants

Military

A Russian Navy Ka-27PS Kamov Ka-27PS.JPEG
A Russian Navy Ka-27PS
Three Russian Navy Ka-27M Den' VMF 2020 SPb. Vertolioty Ka-27m.jpg
Three Russian Navy Ka-27M
Ka-252
First prototype. [2]
Ka-27K
Anti-submarine warfare prototype.
Ka-27PL
(Helix-A) Anti-submarine warfare helicopter. [2]
Ka-27PS
(Helix-D) Search and rescue helicopter, ASW equipment removed and winch fitted. [2]
Ka-27PV
Armed version of the Ka-27PS.
Ka-27M
The latest modification of the helicopter, equipped with radar and tactical command systems that include the following systems: acoustic sensors, magnetometric sensors, signals intelligence, and FH-A radar with active phased array antenna. The radar is mounted under the fuselage and provides all-around vision in the search and detection of surface, air, and ground targets. Serial upgrading of Ka-27Ms to the level of combatant helicopters was planned to begin in 2014. By the end of 2016, 46 Ka-27PLs had been scheduled for modernization, commissioned by the Russian Navy. The first eight serial Ka-27M were transferred in December 2016. [16] Mass production approved in June 2017 and started in early 2018. [17] [18] [19] A new delivery of 5 helicopters arrived in October 2018. [20] [21] Half of the fleet is modernized as of December 2018. [22]
Ka-28
(Helix-A)[ citation needed ] Export version of the Ka-27PL. [2]
Ka-29 Kamov Ka-29 in fight.jpg
Ka-29
Ka-29TB
(Helix-B) Assault transport armored helicopter, with accommodation for two pilots and 16 troops. 4 suspensions carry rockets, guns, bombs and anti-tank missiles. Production begun in the 1980s and over 60 were produced. Currently under re-activation and upgrade with changed engines and installed modern arms and electronics, among others. [23]
Ka-31
Early-warning helicopter. [24]

Civil

Heliswiss Ka-32 installs digital-TV transmitter in Arhus, Denmark. Ka-32-installs-digital-tv-antenna-in-aarhus.jpg
Heliswiss Ka-32 installs digital-TV transmitter in Århus, Denmark.
Ka-32A
Civil transport helicopter. Initial production version.
Ka-32A1
Fire fighting helicopter, equipped with a helicopter 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, Chinese, European-certified version with Klimov TV3-117MA engines and Glass Cockpit. Used by Pegasus Air Services, Indonesia. [25]
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.
Kamov Ka-32S of Omega Helicopters at Moscow Bykovo airfield in 2004 Kamov Ka-32S Omega Hc Moscow 2004.jpg
Kamov Ka-32S of Omega Helicopters at Moscow Bykovo airfield in 2004
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.

Operators

A Ukrainian Naval Aviation Ka-27 preparing for take off from USS Taylor Ukrainian Ka-27PS on USS Taylor (FFG 50), 2010-A.jpg
A Ukrainian Naval Aviation Ka-27 preparing for take off from USS Taylor
Ka-32 of Korea National Park Service HL9465 Kamov KA-32 South Korean National Park Authority (7595959530).jpg
Ka-32 of Korea National Park Service
Map with military/government operators in blue, civilian operators in red, and operators in both fields in purple. Kamov Ka-27 Users.png
Map with military/government operators in blue, civilian operators in red, and operators in both fields in purple.

Military and government operators

Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria
Flag of Azerbaijan.svg  Azerbaijan
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China
Flag of India.svg  India
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea

Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal

Flag of Russia.svg  Russia
Flag of South Korea.svg  Republic of Korea
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain
Flag of Syria.svg  Syria
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand
Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam
Flag of Yemen.svg  Yemen
KA-32A11BC KA-32A11BC.jpg
KA-32A11BC

Civilian operators

Ka-32 A12 of Heliswiss KamowK32A.jpg
Ka-32 A12 of Heliswiss
Kamov Ka-32T of BNPB UR-CIW (26502672279).jpg
Kamov Ka-32T of BNPB
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Flag of South Korea.svg  Republic of Korea
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria

Former operators

Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union

Specifications (Ka-27)

Data from [55] [56]

General characteristics

Performance

Armament
Ka-27

Ka-29TB

Avionics

See also

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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

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