KAMOV Ka-32 HELIX

 

BRAND and MODEL
KAMOV Ka-32 HELIX
TYPE
Multi-purpose civil and military utility helicopter
ORIGIN
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
ENGINE
Two 1,645 kw (2,205 shp) Isotov TV-3-117 VK turboshafts
SPECIFICATIONS

Rotor diameter: 15.9 m (52 ft 2 in)

Fuselage length: 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in)

Height: 5.4 m (17 ft 8½ in)

Rotor disc area (each): 198.5 m² (2,136.6 sq ft)

Max speed at sea level: 250 km/h (155 mph)

Max cruising speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)

Hovering ceiling out of ground effect: 6,500 m (22,480 ft)

Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,400 ft)

Range with max standard fuel: 800 km (497 miles)

Range with auxiliary fuel: 1,135 km (705 miles)

Empty weight: 6,610 kg (14,573 lb)

Max payload weight [internal]: 3,700 kg (8,157 lb)

Max payload weight [external]: 5,000 kg (11,023 lb)

Normal take-off weight: 11,000 kg (24,250 lb)

Max flight weight with slung load: 12,600 kg (27,775 lb)

PHOTO
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