Kamov Ka-27

Ka-27
A Russian Navy Ka-27 flying by USS Vella Gulf over the Gulf of Aden.
General information
TypeAnti-submarine warfare helicopter
National originSoviet Union / Russia
ManufacturerKamov
StatusIn service
Primary usersSoviet Navy (historical)
History
Manufactured1979–2010[1]
Introduction date1982
First flight24 December 1973[2]
Developed fromKamov Ka-25
VariantsKamov Ka-31

The Kamov Ka-27 (NATO reporting name 'Helix') is a military helicopter developed for the Soviet Navy, and as of 2024 is in service in various countries including Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and India. Variants include the Ka-29 assault transport, the Ka-28 downgraded export version, and the Ka-32 for civilian use.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference modernisation red samovar was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Taylor 1996, pp.316–317