Kamov Ka-60

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The Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka (: "Orca") is a Russian Air Force helicopter that first flew 24 December 1998.

Design and development

The Ka-60 has an estimated local military market of 200 units (Army aviation units, Border Police and Ministry of Internal Affairs). Intended as a replacement for the Mil Mi-8, 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.

Variants

• Ka-60 : Basic multi-role model.
• Ka-60U : Training.
• Ka-60K : Naval version.
• Ka-60R : Reconnaissance.
• Ka-62: Civil model for the Russian domestic market. It will be equipped with Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engines.
• Ka-64 Sky Horse : Export model. Western certified, equipped with two General Electric T700/CT7-2D1 engines and five-blade main rotor.

Operators

• Russian Air Force - 7 in service

100 ordered

Specifications

See also

References

• Jackson, Paul. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2003–2004. Coulsdon,......
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