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The Ka-31 is an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) helicopter derived from the Ka-27 and Ka-29 and powered by two TV3-117VMA 2,000-hp engines.
The machine carries the E-801 AEW radioelectronic suite, with the 360-deg. underbelly-mounted surveillance antenna. The helicopter flew its maiden flight in October 1987.
Ka-31 Ka-31 Radar Surveillanсe Helicopter © OKB Kamov
Its series production commenced at the Kumertau Aircraft Production Association in 1998. The helicopter also is exported.
Ka-31 Radar Surveillanсe Helicopter © OKB Kamov
THREE-VIEW DRAWING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGNER
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OKB Kamov
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TYPE
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Radar Surveillanсe Helicopter
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CREW
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3
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POWER-PLANT
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Klimov TV3-117VMA
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Power, h.p.
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2 x 2.200
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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11,25
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Main rotor diameter, m
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15,90
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Height, m
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5,60
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WEIGHT
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Empty, kg
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5.520
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Normal take-off, kg
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11.400
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Maximum take-off, kg
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12.500
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Internal fuel, ltr
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4.800
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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220
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Cruising speed, km/h
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110
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Autonomy, h
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2,30
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Service ceiling, m
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3.500
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PHOTOS Ka-31 Radar Surveillanсe Helicopter
