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Ka-25PS Search and rescue helicopter. First flight: 1967 © Konstantinos Panitsidis
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NATO reporting name: Hormone C

Search and rescue helicopter (based on the Ka-25PL Hormone-A) equipped with an external winch with a lifting capacity of up to 250 kg, an external hook, searchlight, loudspeaker and the ability to carry up to 12 people or stretchers.




Technical specifications

DESIGNER OKB Kamov
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Search and rescue helicopter
CREW 1 - 3
POWER-PLANT Two turboshaft engines GTD-3F
Power, h.p. 2x912
DIMENSIONS  
Length, m 9,75
Main rotor diameter, m 15,74
Number of blades With the distinctive coaxial rotor (contra rotating blades, 2x3)
Height, m 5,37
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 7.500
Normal take-off, kg 7.200
Empty, kg 4.765
Internal fuel, l -
Weight of transported fuel with external tanks, l -
Warload, kg -
Payload, kg  
- passengers  up to 12 
- freight in cabin 1.300
PERFORMANCE  
Maximum speed, km/h 220
Cruising speed, km/h 200
Range, km 650
Combat range, km 400
Ferry range, km -
Service ceiling, m 4.000
Static ceiling, m 600
Rate of climb, m/s -
Maximum overload, g -
ARMAMENT Doesn't have (defensive).