Kamov Ka-25

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A Kamov Ka-25 landing.
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A Kamov Ka-25 landing.

The Kamov Ka-25 (NATO reporting name Hormone) is a Russian naval helicopter, designed by Nikolai Il'yich Kamov or V.A. Glushenkov. It first flew in 1961. It was produced by the Kamov company. The design of the Ka-25 featured the characteristic coaxial rotor design of Kamov-designed military helicopters. Western equivalents to the "A" model include the SH-2 Seasprite, the Westland Wasp and the Westland Lynx in the light weight anti-submarine role. In this role, it was replaced by the Kamov Ka-27 Helix.

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[edit] Specifications

  • Crew/Accommodations: 2 pilots and up to 12 passengers
  • Rotor Diameter: 15.7 m (51 ft. 8 in.)
  • Length: 9.7 m (31 ft. 9 in.)
  • Height: 5.4 m (17 ft. 8 in.)

[edit] Performance

  • Max Speed: 220 km/h
  • Range: 400 km

[edit] Variants

  • Ka-25PL and Ka-25BSh (Hormone-A) variants are used in the anti-submarine warfare role, equipped with radar, dipping sonar and a towed MAD and armed with torpedoes and nuclear or conventional depth-charges.
  • The Ka-25T (Hormone-B) variants are used in the over the horizon (OTH) missile guidance role, i.e. the Ka-25T targets enemy ships with its radar.
  • Ka-25PS (Hormone-C): Search and rescue version.
  • Ka-25BShZ: Mine-sweeping version.
  • Ka-25B (Hormone-A): Anti-submarine version.
  • Ka-25F: Proposed attack version.
  • Ka-25V: Civilian flying crane helicopter. Prototype only.
  • Ka-25TL: Missile tracking version. Also known as the Ka-25TI and Ka-25IV.

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