Kamov Ka-18

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The Kamov Ka-18 (NATO reporting name Hog) was a Soviet four-seat utility helicopter, development of the Kamov Ka-15 with a lengthened fuselage and more powerful engine. About 200 built. One Ivchenko AI-14V radial, 255 hp. Apart from forward fuselage, generally sililar to Ka-15. 1955.

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[edit] Specifications (Ka-18)

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[edit] General characteristics

  • Crew: one, pilot
  • Capacity: 3 passengers
  • Length: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Main rotor diameter: 2x 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 3.40 m (11 ft 2 in)
  • Main rotor area: 157.1 m² (1,690 ft²)
  • Empty: kg ( lb)
  • Loaded: kg ( lb)
  • Maximum takeoff: 1,502 kg ( lb)
  • Powerplant: 1x Ivchenko AI-14VF radial engines, 200 kW (268 hp)

[edit] Performance

  • Maximum speed: 160 km/h (100 mph)
  • Range: 450 km (281 miles)
  • Service ceiling: 3,500 m (11,480 ft)
  • Rate of climb: m/min ( ft/min)
  • Main rotor loading: kg/m² ( lb/ft²)
  • Power/Mass: kW/kg ( hp/lb)

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[edit] Related content

Related development: Ka-15

Comparable aircraft:

Designation sequence: Ka-8 - Ka-10 - Ka-15 - Ka-18 - Ka-19 - Ka-20 - Ka-22

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