Kamov Ka-15
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The Kamov Ka-15 (NATO reporting name Hen) was a Soviet two-seat utility helicopter with coaxial rotors, which first flew in 1952.
It was a precursor of the Ka-18, and fitted with the M-14 engine (in helicopter version). It was primarily used for bush patrol, agricultural purposes, and fishery control.
[edit] Variants
- Ka-15 : Two-seat light utility helicopter for the Soviet Navy.
- Ka-15M : Two-seat light utility helicopter. Civilian version of the Ka-15.
- Ka-18 : Four-seat light utility helicopter.
[edit] Operators
[edit] Military Operators
[edit] Civil Operators
[edit] Specifications (Ka-15)
General characteristics
- Crew: one, pilot
- Capacity: 1 passenger or 364 kg (881 lb) of cargo
- Length: 6.26 m (20 ft 6 in)
- Rotor diameter: 9.96 m (32 ft 8 in)
- Height: 3.35 m (11 ft 0 in)
- Disc area: 155.8 m² (1,676 ft²)
- Empty weight: 968 kg (2,130 lb)
- Loaded weight: 1,360 kg (2,992 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,460 kg (3,212 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× Ivchenko AI-14V radial engine, 188 kW (252 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 155 km/h (84 knots, 97 mph)
- Range: 520 km (281 nm, 324 miles)
- Service ceiling 3,500 m (11,480 ft)
- Disc loading: 9 kg/m² (1.8 lb/ft²)
- Power/mass: 0.14 kW/kg (0.08 hp/lb)
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[edit] See also
Related development Kamov Ka-18
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