The Kamov Ka-40 is reported to be a new anti-submarine helicopter based on the

Ka-27 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- ...

and has been under development since 1990.

Design and development

The design was based on and fit to replace the

with a pointed streamlined nose. Reportedly powered by two 1,838 kW (2,465 shp) Klimov TVA-3000 turboshaft engines, driving a coaxial rotor system. The civil variant could carry a 7,000 kg (15,432 lb) underslung load, while the military naval variant can include an array of ASW weapons and electronics. Armament is expected to include APR-3 water-jet-propelled torpedoes and KAB-250PL guided depth charges. Although the Ka-40 was proposed for several civil and military roles, development was suspended in 1998.

Specifications

(projected specs) *Capacity: payload *Engine: 2 x 1,838 kW (2,465shp) Klimov TVA-3000 turboshafts *Normal Take-off weight: 12,500 kg (27,557 lb) *Max. take-off weight: 14,500 kg (31,967 lb)

References

* Jane's All the World's Aircraft

External links

KAMOV Ka-40 (Russian Federation), AIRCRAFT - ROTARY-WING - MILITARY
��page on janes.com
helis.com
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