Kamov Ka-115 Moskvichka
Kamov · Russia · first flew 1999 · helicopter
The Kamov Ka-115 Moskvichka is a light multi-purpose helicopter designed for uses including passenger and cargo transportation, emergency service, search and rescue and patrol, and charter flights.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | No tailplane |
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Spot it by:
- Coaxial rotor system
- Large five-door cabin with large windows
- Skid undercarriage
A coaxial-rotor helicopter with a large five-door cabin, skid undercarriage and a main rotor diameter of 9.5 m.
Specifications
- The Kamov Ka-115 Moskvichka has a length of 9.2 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
A full-scale mock-up was built to optimise the layout, and a wind tunnel model was made at TsAGI. A model was presented at the MAKS-95 aerospace show in Zhukovsky, and the prototype first flew in 1999.
Variants
The basic Ka-115 is powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada/Klimov PW206K/2 engine driving a coaxial rotor system with rotor de-icing.
Where you'll see it
The Ka-115 is described as being in production. It carries four passengers or a 900 kg maximum payload.
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