History:
The Ka-29 is a naval combat and transport helicopter. It was designed and manufactured by the Kamov Design Bureau in Russia. The helicopter is known in the West by the Nato-codename Helix. The helicopter has been in service with the Russian armed forces since 1985.
About 15 Ka-29s are in service with Russia. It was also exported to Cuba, India, Syria, Vietnam and the former Yugoslavia. The mission of the helicopter is to land navy and infantry units from combatant ships and ensure fire support for seaborne assault troops.
The Helix B is powered by two TV3-117V turboshaft engines. The helicopter is fitted with a coaxial main-rotor. The design allows the helicopter to be stowed in small shipborne hangars. The landing gear provides for safe take-off and landing on rocking ship decks. Corrosion-resistant materials have been used in the construction to ensure normal operation in active sea environments. The helicopter is fitted with ballonet flotation devices for emergency landing on water.
The cargo cabin accommodates 16 armed troops, or four stretcher patients and seven seated casualties with one medical attendant, or at least two tons of cargo.
The Helix B is fitted with four weapon stations on both sides of the fuselage. They can be armed with rockets, bombs and machine guns. Alternatively, container pods can be carried. The helicopter is also fitted with a 7.62mm machine gun with 1,800 rounds.
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| Function: | Combat and transport helicopter |
| Dimensions (Rotor diameter/length/height): | 15.9 m / 12.25 m / 5.4 m |
| Weight: | 5,520 kg empty (11,500 kg max. takeoff weight) |
| Engines: | 2 TV3-117V engines with 2,200 hp each |
| Max. speed: | 280 km/h |
| Range: | 460 km |
| Ceiling: | 3000 meter |
| Armament: | 1 7.62mm flexibly mounted machine gun with 1,800 rounds; UB-20 rocket pods, AT-6 Spiral |
| Crew: | 2 |
| Max. payload: | up to 16 soldiers or 3000 kg on external hook |
Manufacturer: | Kamov Design Bureau; Russia |
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