Kamow / Kamov Ka-27
Medium Utility Helicopter
The Kamov Ka-27 is a twin-engined naval ship-based medium utility helicopter with coaxial rotors developed by the Soviet Design Bureau OKB Kamov (OKB-2), today Kamov JSC, Russia. The Ka-28 is a downgraded export variant, the Ka-29 is a naval assault transport variant with accommodation for 16 soldiers, the Ka-31 is a naval reconnaissance variant.
Propulsion | 2 Turboshaft Engines |
Engine Model | Klimov TW3-117KM / TV3-117KM |
Engine Power (each) | 1660 kW | 2226 shp |
Speed | 250 km/h | 135 kts 155 mph |
Service Ceiling | 5.000 m | 16.405 ft |
Range | 800 km | 432 NM 497 mi. |
Empty Weight | 7.500 kg | 16.535 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 12.600 kg | 27.778 lbs |
Rotor Blades (main/tail) | 3/3 |
Main Rotor Diameter | 15,90 m | 52 ft 2 in |
Rotor Disc Area | 198,6 m² | 2138 ft² |
Length (Fuselage) | 11,30 m | 37 ft 1 in |
Length | 12,25 m | 40 ft 2 in |
Height | 5,40 m | 17 ft 9 in |
First Flight | 12/1974 |
Production Status | out of production |
Total Production | >120 |
ICAO Code | KA27 |
NATO Code | Helix |
Data for (Version) | Kamov / Kamow Ka-27 |