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

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[edit] Civil Operators

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[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:Ivchenko AI-14V radial engine, 188 kW (252 hp)

Performance


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[edit] See also

Related development Kamov Ka-18

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