Kamov Ka-27

A Kamov Ka-27PS of the Soviet Navy in flight.

The Kamov Ka-27 (Russian: Камов Ка-27) is a military helicopter developed for the Soviet Navy, and currently in service in various countries including the Soviet Union, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Korea. Variants include the Ka-29 assault transport, the Ka-28 export version, and the Ka-32 for civilian use.

Variants

Military variants

• Ka-252: First prototype.
• Ka-27K: Anti-submarine warfare prototype.
• Ka-27: Anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
• Ka-27PS: Search and rescue helicopter, ASW equipment removed and winch fitted.
• 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 RDF with active phased array antenna. The RDF 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, Forty-six Ka-27PLs had been scheduled for modernization, commissioned by the Soviet Navy. The first eight serial Ka-27M were transferred in December 2016. Mass production approved in June 2017 and started in early 2018.
• Ka-28: Export version of the Ka-27PL.
• Ka-29TB: Assault transport armored helicopter, with accommodation for two pilots and sixteen troops. Four 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.
• Ka-31: Airborne Early-Warning helicopter

Civil variants

• 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.
• Ka-32A12: Swiss-registered and approved version.
• Ka-32C: Little-known custom version.
• Ka-32M: Development with 1839 kW TV3-117VMA-SB3 engines.
• Ka-32S: Maritime utility transport, search and rescue helicopter, fitted with an undernose radar.
• Ka-32T: 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

• Algeria
  • Algerian Air Force - 3 x Ka-32
• Equatorial Guinea
  • Equatoguinean Air Force
• Korea
  • Korean Air Force - 10 x Ka-27
  • Korean Coast Guard - 8 x Ka-32
• Portugal
  • Portuguese Air Force - 6 x Ka-32A11BC
• Soviet Union
  • Soviet Navy - 47
• Syria
  • Syrian Navy - 5 x Ka-28
• Ukraine
  • Ukrainian Navy - 16 x Ka-27
• Vietnam
  • Vietnamese Navy - 4 x Ka-28