Utility Helicopter
Kamov Ka-27 / Ka-29
The Kamov Ka-27 is a Soviet and Russian coaxial-rotor naval helicopter family made by Kamov, part of Russian Helicopters, in Russia. The Ka-27PL entered Soviet Navy service in 1981 for anti-submarine warfare, with Ka-29 and Ka-31 variants.
Russia|Kamov (Russian Helicopters)What Is the Kamov Ka-27 / Ka-29? Overview, History and Development
The Ka-27, known to NATO as Helix, first flew in 1973 and entered Soviet Navy service as the Ka-27PL in 1981. Its two contra-rotating rotors of about 15.9 m remove the need for a tail rotor and keep it compact on ship decks. Two Klimov TV3-117V engines of about 2,200 hp each give a top speed of about 250 km/h, a range of about 800 km and a ceiling of about 5,000 m.
The Ka-27PL carries a search radar, dipping sonar, sonobuoys and torpedoes with a crew of 3. The Ka-29 assault version carries up to 16 troops and has armour and a 30 mm gun. The Ka-31 carries a rotating radar, with about 14 in India. Ka-28 is the export version. Total production is about 270 to 300. Operators include Russia, Ukraine in limited numbers, India, China, Vietnam and Algeria. The Ka-29 was used in Georgia in 2008 and in Ukraine.
Kamov Ka-27 / Ka-29 Specifications: Speed, Range, Payload and Armament
Kamov Ka-27 / Ka-29 Variants and Versions Compared
The Ka-27PL is the ship-based anti-submarine version with sonar, sonobuoys and torpedoes.
The Ka-29 is the armoured assault transport carrying up to 16 troops for naval infantry.
The Ka-31 is the airborne early warning version with a rotating radar.
Which Countries Use the Kamov Ka-27 / Ka-29? Operators and Users
Russia
Ukraine
India
China
Vietnam
AlgeriaKamov Ka-27 / Ka-29 FAQ: Price, Range, Operators and Most Asked Questions
Why does the Ka-27 have coaxial rotors?
The Kamov Ka-27 uses coaxial rotors to remove the need for a tail rotor and keep the helicopter compact on ship decks. Its two rotors are about 15.9 m each.
How fast is the Ka-27?
The Kamov Ka-27 has a maximum speed of about 250 km/h and a range of about 800 km, though figures vary by variant. Its ceiling is about 5,000 m.
Which countries use the Ka-27?
The Kamov Ka-27 family is used by Russia, Ukraine in limited numbers, India, China, Vietnam and Algeria. Syria used the Ka-28 export version previously.
What is the difference between the Ka-27, Ka-29 and Ka-31?
The Kamov Ka-27 is an anti-submarine helicopter, the Ka-29 is an assault transport carrying up to 16 troops, and the Ka-31 is an airborne early warning version. Ka-28 is the export anti-submarine version.
How many Ka-27 helicopters were built?
About 270 to 300 Kamov Ka-27 family helicopters were built, according to approximate figures. The family includes anti-submarine, assault and early warning versions.
What does the Ka-27 carry?
The Kamov Ka-27PL carries a search radar, dipping sonar, sonobuoys and torpedoes or depth charges. It is crewed by 3 people, and its rivals include the SH-60 Seahawk and NH90 NFH.