Kamov Ka-60

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The Kamov Ka-60 (Russian: Ka-60 «Касатка») is a Russian army helicopter that first flew 24 December 1998.

The Russian name "Kasatka" means "killer whale" or "orca". It superficially resembles the Eurocopter Dauphin.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Specifications 2.1 General characteristics 2.2 Performance 3 In fiction 4 References 5 External links 6 Related content

[edit] Overview

Estimated local military market of 200 units (Army aviation units, Border Police and Ministry of Internal Affairs). Intended as Mi-8 replacement, the Ka-60 is to be used for reconnaissance, for transporting air-assault forces, radio-electronic jamming, for special-operations missions and for various light-transport missions. Variations for foreign sale are expected. Manufacture is to take place at Ulan-Ude.

[edit] Specifications

[edit] General characteristics

• Crew: 2 + up to 16 infantry troops or 6 stretchers
• Length: 15,60m
• Height: 4,20 m
• Width : 2,50 m
• Rotor diameter: 13,50 m
• Tail rotor diameter: 1,2 m
• Payload: 2000 kg (internal)
• Weight: 6750 kg
• Power Plant: 2 x Rybinsk RD-600V turboshafts - Power: 2 x 956 kW (1282 shp)

[edit] Performance

• Maximum speed: 300 km/h
• Cruise speed: 270 km/h
• Rate of climb: 10,4 m/s at sea level
• Service ceiling: 5100m
• Range: 615 km - with posibility for external tanks

[edit] In fiction

The Ka-60 is featured extensively in the video game Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.^[1]

[edit] References

• "Nezavisimaya Gazeta", №241 (1812), 25 December 1998. translation

The initial version of this article was based on material from aviation.ru. It has been released under the GFDL by the copyright holder.

[edit] External links

• http://www.aviation.ru/Ka/#60

[edit] Related content

 

Comparable aircraft

• Eurocopter Dauphin
• Eurocopter Panther
• Agusta A109
• Bell 222/230/430
• Sikorsky S-70

 

Related lists

• List of helicopters