Kamov Ka-32 Engine Startup

VIH Helicopters Kamov Ka-32 C-FMKV is seen starting-up and taking off to fuel up, then relocating to park. At the same time, another Kamov Ka-32 of VIH Helicopters, C-FMKV, is seen on the approach and landing. What an awesome sight to see these two impressive coaxial rotor helicopters together at CNZL!

[@grantmiller6570]

The engineering in a rotor mast like that is just insane. Magnificent.

[@ronaldgreen5292]

Ditto 👍👍

[@daviddunn3285]

Always liked the kamov helos.. the counter rotating rotors not only looks cool but actually works well.

[@TheHDAviation]

I love them as well, really unique design to see. It's cool to see a few of them operating in British Columbia.

[@herrtrojanischespferd1063]

Amazing how the red beast's tail raises ever so slightly whenever the pilot applies full power while it's sitting on the ground - almost like it's rearing to go. Beautiful aircraft. Thanks.

[@vinodkaka5225]

My favourite helicopters Russian Kamov series helicopters what a great & superb design characterstics hats off to Soviet & Russian designers & engineers hats off to them lots of love and respect from India 😍😍❤❤👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheHDAviation]

It's one awesome machine, hope to see one here again some day.

[@Wayoutthere]

Coaxial rotors just look amazing.

[@ovalwingnut]

Really incredible. From theory to designers, builders, pilots....

[@TheHDAviation]

Love the design of these unique helicopters. Thanks for watching.

[@scottlambert2949]

I love the sound of the engines firing up with alot of power in the rotors 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@danielrodriguez248]

Hell yeah

[@scottlambert2949]

@@danielrodriguez248 I would love to fly that beast 👍👍👍👍

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Wow, absolutely stunning! What a sound those rotor's make. Your microphone did a fantastic job at blocking out the turbulent air noise and keeping that stunning, beating sound! Liked!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

[@alexanderkarl4025]

The contra spinning blades is Baddass!

[@TheHDAviation]

I agree, love this awesome design.

[@user-du1tg2ck3t]

Такие вертолёты выпускают у нас,в Кумертау-Кумертауском авиапредриятии.Работал на прессах-делали аллюминиевые детали для фюзеляжа.

[@user-fe6ml1vo1e]

а что сейчас с заводом ,у меня отец родом из кумертау ,сам год жил там ,недавно к деду на могилку ездили ,общался с местными ,сокращения говорят на заводе ,город в упадке

[@HELESPONTify]

Blizu kojeg velikog grada se nalazi ta fabrika

[@athenes1366]

Это Ка-32А11BC, разработана в 2011 году и сертифицирован для Канады.

[@kentran8177]

Hold on, is that a Canadian Kamov? That’s really cool

[@TheHDAviation]

Ya, there are a few of them operating here in B.C. Very cool to see!

[@pheeshankar6216]

KOOL....LUV THE CHOPPER... & "BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA" !!!!✌👍🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦👍!!!!

[@applesucks2633]

Ken Tran Apparently Canadians are incapable of building any type of machine so… Russian or American helicopters are all they have

[@pheeshankar6216]

@@applesucks2633 im sure if the (s.r.m.s.)shuttle remote manipulator system a.k.a.canada arm @ the space shuttle (n.a.s.a.).. canadian made..canada surely can make anything...please goggle list of CANADIAN INVENTIONS you'd be surprised !!! but true true.. Russian & American choppers & aircrafts kik ass !!👍✌🤟🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸✌🤟👍

[@nicolasbrindesi9482]

There is also one operating in Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@oliverwabwire2836]

Kamov 32 seems to hover with quite a bit of "ease"....and precision! Basics for reason why helicopter was ever invented 👍

[@TheHDAviation]

They're pretty cool to see in action, love the design.

[@Anujkumar-dk8ff]

On Lopped y

[@fredtedstedman]

Wonderfull vid -lots of information for modellers of this brilliant Heli ! Wales UK

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@fredtedstedman]

I am going to build a 1:72 scale Ka-32 after watching these vids on YOuTube !

[@santinojozefmiller7721]

TheHDAviation It sounds similar to the Bell 206!

[@user-qz1fg2bv2l]

Вертолёты Ка ! Ми ! Лучшие в Мире !!!!!!

[@user-cq4gh7qy4y]

Камов в Канаде? Что тут делаешь? А ну быстро домой!

[@ecksterminator]

вот и я про то?

[@scottb8945]

I want one for Christmas maybe . I am not rich enough bawahahahaha

[@romanroman1975]

Они их две штуки притащили в 2006 и не могут нарадоваться, судя по статье о них в местном журнале. Проблемы с запчастями из-за запрета на импорт - приходится заказывать заранее и серыми путями. Вертушки налетали моторесурс уже несколько раз.

[@user-cq4gh7qy4y]

@@romanroman1975 импорт запчастей из России? Ну можно заказать в Финляндии запчасти из России)) наценка наверняка будет, но не критически.

[@romanroman1975]

@@user-cq4gh7qy4y Может быть. Вот оригинал статьи: www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2006-09-19/kamov-ka-32-gets-high-marks-canadian-logging-firm

[@matthiashaenni]

Beautiful footage and sound of this great aircraft. Lovely coloured trees. Cheers Matt

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much Matt!

[@dustyroads834]

The counter rotation of the blades seems like such a good system. No wasted power going to a tail rotor. I just can’t understand why it’s not more common especially for heavy lift helicopters.

[@CenturionsReview]

The power "drain" is very low. Some, such as the angled one on the Blackhawk actually provide additional lift for the aircraft. The reason coaxial rotors are less common than helicopters with tail rotors is because the extra expense, maintenance costs and complexity isn't worth it. However, the NOTAR design that is used on some versions of the MD500 has proven to be less complex and expensive to maintain than traditional tail rotors. The future of helicopters without tail rotors is with NOTAR, not coaxial rotors.

[@hardstylegamer9932]

And then theres the "Hook".... You want a plane? where? oh there... sure I'll fly it over with my helicopter xD

[@genericfakename8197]

Kamov made/makes some of the most beautiful aircraft in the world.

[@TheHDAviation]

They have definitely made some cool machines over the years.

[@matthiashaenni]

WOOOW!! It is so awesome to see this impressive helicopter from Bern flying in Canada now. The mighty red livery is still much the same but I love how it has been transformed from a Swiss into a Canadian design with lovely maple leaves!! Thank you so much for this great video! I am going to share it with my friends here. They will be delighted! Cheers Matt

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much Matt! This was definitely one of my favourite catches from the summer, the Ka-32 is one awesome machine. And it was even more special to see it still in the Swiss/maple leaf hybrid livery :-)

[@DjsAviation]

Lovely video as usual!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks!

[@antodusper9113]

@@TheHDAviation ft u f

[@JonathanWinton123]

The Kamov32 is a truly impressive Helicopter. I've yet to actually see one in action,very impressive footage fo these 2 in action mate. Very well filmed mate. Liked.

[@TheHDAviation]

It really is, they were impressive to see in action this summer. I hope you are ablate catch one soon!

[@minhtruong9455]

@@TheHDAviation , NaTo member Turky have S. 400 Why not Canada have S. 400 too

[@michaelogden5958]

The mast alone is an engineering wonder!

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

WHAT! 7 Thumbs Down? your kidding me guys this is some incredible footage of these amazing Helicopters - So glad you captured and shared with us. A "HUGE" Thumbs Up from me :) :) :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks Ed, I appreciate the support! These Kamov's were definitely one of the highlights from my summer of spotting.

[@doctoresotericodeltarot]

KAMOV 32 GREAT COAXIAL ROTOR POTENT AND VANGUARD

[@vinniemoreno704]

Great shot bud.Beautiful Kamov.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks!

[@alexju2938]

Страшненькая легенда совершенства инженерной мысли. Браво Камов!

[@husseinhussein142]

I'm watching from Iraq ........Russian helicopters are very powerful and work well

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching, this helicopter was an interesting one to see.

[@giostisskylas]

Russian technology! This thing will still fly in 50 years. It's funny. If REALLY robust technology is needed in the West (e.g. fire-fighting helicopters), Russian technology is used. The Kamow helicopters are considered the safest machines in the world. A clever design. The two counter-rotating rotors neutralize the torque around the vertical axis, without a fault-prone tail rotor would be necessary. The Russian combat helicopter Kamow KA-52 is the most elegant helicopter for me.

[@rasel757]

KA-52 best of the best ;)

[@davida.p.9911]

Cool!

[@ManchesterAviation]

Great catch, I've never seen a helicopter with a design like this before!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks, this one was awesome to see!

[@NickZhukov]

Cool painting of the v-tol. Really great to see this working horse of air in such beautiful colors

[@TheHDAviation]

Yes, it looks great in this livery. One awesome machine!

[@ubbe1089]

Beautiful sound. 🚁🚁🚁. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronaldgreen5292]

Comes with 2 giant salami slicers!!😁😁😁

[@TheHDAviation]

😂 Love the unique design of these things!

[@stevecarlisle3323]

These are heavy lift helicopters, VIH uses them for heli-logging, taking over Helifors work load after they closed down. They surely also use them in the interior for fire fighting and other lifts

[@Simon-mc3sq]

Thats one sevy chopper, respect to the Russians

[@TheHDAviation]

Love this unique machine.

[@rd468magnum]

The helicopter is actually romanian.checkout the Ka-26,uts straight out of ratchet and clank.

[@goodlife6277]

​@@rd468magnumWhat ? 100% tech from USSR

[@yukon4511]

Beautiful. Makes me wonder why conventional helicopters with tail rotors are still built.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I see future helicopters going the way of the drone setup.

[@benmehamedmessaoud634]

Amazing fir the eays

[@CBGSpotter]

One impressive bit of kit in action! LIKe

[@TheHDAviation]

Ya, these things are pretty cool. Thanks!

[@MiguelMartinez-nu2jj]

I though this beautiful helicopter was smaller

[@gchyz]

wow!!! great catches!!! i personally have never been close to a kamov but watching this vid gives you a whole new appreciation of how close the bottom rotor comes to the cabin. i'd be wearing my helmet for sure!!! and the downwash/footprint must be huge!!! well done as always!!!

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks so much, this was definitely one of my favourite catches from the summer! We had another special visitor stop by CZNL today, a RCAF Chinook. Hoping I got some decent video of it, it sure was impressive to see.

[@jameshinchy7758]

One word - WOW (and liked!)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot!

[@cesarjulioquimbaya301]

excelentes herramientas para vivir en el mundo cada vez mejor.felicidades

[@alex_tv_01]

Красавец!!!

[@IgoRAZ12345]

Would be great to read a feedback from the Canadian pilots of Kamov heli

[@benediktsaurer381]

Ex HB ZFX! The KA 32 is one of the safest helicopters of all time. A more stabile Chopper is Hardy imaginable.

[@TheHDAviation]

It was a real treat to see this interesting helicopter visiting CZNL, a type I've wanted to see for a long time.

[@geoeconomics3067]

no tail rotor which means better machine

[@phantom4E2]

Uhhh ka52 a masterpiece

[@billhuber2964]

The Russian navy used the for decades.

[@Maskva1825]

Russian navy uses KA-27.

[@davidparry8514]

scary amounts of kinetic energy there

[@RescGT777]

Wtf, that rotor sound is amazing wow

[@Vovantro]

Какая красивая мощь. 😊

[@user-lc6lr4se5g]

...восхитительно...

[@psypepper]

ливрея как здорово сидит) красавец!

[@user-vd8xs6zd5w]

다용도로 민간에서 사용하기에 좋은 헬리콥터 입니다

[@junkerju58]

Co-axial, the easiest to learn when starting to fly remote controlled helicopters. It looks ugly, but a step closer to knowing how to hover, move on 6 axis and graduate to the collective pitch single main rotor blade helicopter that requires more pilot skills. The Kamov, Russian made and design finds its place in Canada's fire fighting arsenal.

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm really glad a few of them have made their way over to Canada, it was a nice surprise to see them operating out of CZNL for a few weeks. Love the design!

[@scottb8945]

Always loved hearing helicopters start up to 80,000 and more . Wait a minute two propellers that would be like 160,000 rpm right ? Look out Eiffel Tower . I want one ☝️

[@Milosz_Ostrow]

On most helicopters the main rotors never go faster than 800 rpm, or so, to keep the rotor blade tip speed subsonic under all flight conditions.

[@tonerotonero1375]

Nice livery. Great looking bird.

[@TheHDAviation]

I agree!

[@canaldoaviao7789]

parabéns pelo canal e pelos vídeos

[@AnastasisGarametsis]

Awesome video,footage and sound my friend!Thumbs up!!!In Greece we have Kamov only for Firefighting.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot, I was happy to see this awesome machine!

[@DavidAeroSpotting]

Awesome footage mate! Liked :)

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks a lot!

[@aviationchannel2010]

Fascinating vid my friend :D

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks very much!

[@slojogojo2766]

What is the transmission case of the Russian Kamov helicopters made of ? I would assume titanium .

[@CenturionsReview]

It's aluminum alloy on the choppers I used to work on. I have no idea what the Russians are using though.

[@stanislavkorovin1315]

Да вертолет хороший,трудяга, только нашему заводу кирдык.

[@limshooter]

А где находится завод? И почему ему кирдык?

[@MehrunesKar]

This helicopter looks very nice inCanadian color scheme

[@TheHDAviation]

I agree. It's in the Heliswiss livery, and they added some maple leaves to make it more Canadian. Really suits it well!

[@EnterpriseXI]

Now they just need a ka-52 for the Army

[@TheHDAviation]

Would love to spot one of those beasts some day.

[@linardskinard8199]

Sikorsky Aircraft is working on the"Advanced Attack Helicopter" ,which has a similar coaxial rotor arangement

[@davefroman4700]

ONe of our local fire fighting ships. Neat to see on the tube

[@flo__60]

still wondering how yaw is induced when stationary!

[@K_Tulin]

Нажатием на педаль. ))) "При отклонении педалей на одном винте углы установки увеличиваются, а на другом - уменьшаются на ту же величину. Это приводит к разнице крутящих моментов на винтах и развороту вертолета."

[@Handcraftedrock]

I can not believe Canada acquired this dinosaur. LOL Well, they were good choppers. Just maintain them and they will last forever.

[@TheHDAviation]

Ya, not a type I expected to see here! Apparently they have a few of them.

[@farandymizan6837]

Is this a Fire Fighter?

[@TheHDAviation]

Yes, it was fighting a wildfire in the area.

[@rrhone]

If you had a problem with one of the rotors , could you fly and land this aircraft using the other rotor? just wondering

[@voltalskyracer6430]

rrhone no because the chopper would've started to turn with the rotor then. those rotors turn contrarily to negate each others torque to spin the aircraft with them. this design doesn't need a tail rotor which drains a lot of power because it needs to turn faster than main rotor because it is small, and making the craft more stabile than it's sisters.

[@CenturionsReview]

Tail rotors "drain" very little power. They are connected directly to the same transmission as the main rotor. Some (such as the angled one the Blackhawk) actually add lift to the aircraft. The four negatives of tail rotors are they can be damaged in a tail low landing, people have walked into them, the 2-bladed variety are loud and they cause drag and as such slightly reduce the speed of the aircraft. The NOTAR system used on some versions of the MD500 has proven to be a simpler, more economical and less maintenance intensive approach to not having a tail rotor than the mechanically complex coaxial rotors on Russian helicopters.

[@blackhatter011]

No you're fucked if ANYTHING happens to either rotor. Ask all the dead russians.

[@janegerrard1073]

No but if you lose either rotor on a conventional design (tail or main) you're equally screwed.

[@Dutch972]

What are/were these used for with the Canadians?

[@furryfrog9520]

This company is VIH, vancouver island helicopters. it is a Canadian company and they do helilogging, heavy lifting, firefighting, mining, ect.

[@giggling_boatswain]

The order at the Kamov plant was made in 1993. 2 helicopters adapted to Canadian safety requirements. In 1997, they were delivered to the customer inside the IL-76. For the export of sawed wood. Flying crane

[@Lea_Kaderova]

Mr. Helicoptor want its flight.

[@patgollop]

How is the rudder control organised??

[@killstrees]

Collective is increased/decreased on one rotor or the other to create more torque.

[@killstrees]

Collective is increased on one rotor or the other to create more torque

[@billsmith305]

Good thing there's no emergency,

[@edwardhendricks686]

Canada?

[@TheHDAviation]

Yup!

[@ritchienegrea5779]

Yury andropov take off. Holy smoke

[@gintasciuplys3037]

12:15 tanker back door

[@user-nz6fg5cj7c]

Сэнкью вери мач!)

[@ecksterminator]

армяни я сам такой)))

[@stevenbrucci]

Not CZNL? Nelson?

[@TheHDAviation]

Yes, this was at CZNL in Nelson. We had two Ka-32's here that summer.

[@gilvenciochaves1384]

Boa tarde Like

[@orgcoast]

What are the advantages/disadvantages of this design?

[@steve1978ger]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_rotors

[@rogertycholiz2218]

No disadvantages! Coax rotors - no need for tail rotor. Easier for pilot management - I could go on.

[@cptnsol]

Complexity of mechanics...

[@gorsh4223]

There is one major disadvantage - those are quite loud, not much you can do to make them quieter.

[@CenturionsReview]

The disadvantages are added complexity, cost, maintenance costs, etc. The biggest problem with helicopters is they are MUCH more expensive to operate and maintain than fixed wing equivalents. Coaxial rotars make this problem much worse. Look up the costs to operate/maintain a tiny MD500 and I think you guys will be shocked and a MD500 is one of the easiest to maintain helicopters out there. Something with this complexity would be out of reach for most operators.

[@jacobski5726]

Why is it two sections of rotor blades? Cool helicopter btw :)

[@TheHDAviation]

I'm not sure why they chose this unique design, it's definitely different!

[@tylorblakeney7182]

I work for this company and its to help give it more lifting power the kamov is a great machine

[@MrTrashmasterfx]

With the coax Rotors You dont Need the small rotor in the back to Counter the mainrotor torque

[@danhersey5619]

tylor blakeney also, the contra rotating rotors cancel out each other's torque, eliminating the need for tail rotor.

[@schlookie]

I read, that because it was designed as a naval helicopter, doing away with the tail rotor makes the helicopter shorter and easier to park on ships. It also does away with the need for a folding tail boom, making for less engineering complexity.

[@giggling_boatswain]

Тhis Ка-32А11ВС 1997

[@user-ut1yk2ye3c]

Ka32 thailand​🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@davidfarmer2049]

Not for a get away vehicle then?

[@joewaren508]

I don't make cars but they can make military equipment

[@yagoovirus2751]

Why this thing dont have back rotor?

[@sotirzvanidjubre4109]

It has 2 contra-rotating so it doesn't need tail rotor.

[@yagoovirus2751]

@@sotirzvanidjubre4109 then how this thing rotate?

[@Tephodon]

​@@yagoovirus2751 By adjusting an asymmetrical incidence of the blades of the top and bottom rotor.

[@TheMightySpotter]

What camera/microphone do you use ? Love you're video's.

[@TheHDAviation]

Thanks! I use the Panasonic VX870 and its built-in microphone.

[@TheMightySpotter]

Ohw, nice i want to but that exact same camera to XD, Is it a nice camera to use? sorry for my bad english

[@TheMightySpotter]

and do you use a tripod ?

[@TheHDAviation]

It's a really easy camera to use, I honestly just leave it in auto mode all the time and all you have to control is the zoom. I don't use a tripod either, all shot freehand.

[@TheMightySpotter]

Thank you for the quick response!, and that's great to hear i use the Velbon DV7000N so with this awesome video filmed free handed i don't have to worry about shakey footage. Thank you for your time :)

[@strizhi6717]

Way to go Canada!!! Those who know what is worth buying ;)

[@TheHDAviation]

It's great to see a few of these awesome machines flying over here, hope to see more soon!

[@TheA10Phonex]

“The thunder storm begins”

[@fw1421]

Maintenance run up?

[@kemskyfarezy]

wait, with kanadian paint job ? cool

[@TheHDAviation]

This one is in the Heliswiss livery, they used to operate it before VIH, but it has had the addition of some maple leaves to make it a little more Canadian 😃

[@user-lo6hg3np8s]

а как он туда попал?

[@nocomment389]

is the first start a Vacuum cleaner motor?

[@efesair4336]

it is the so called APU, auxiliary power unit. It is a small engine that provides power (electrics etc) for the aircraft while on the ground. In flight it will be switched off. Airliners also have it.

[@tremsobretrilhosbahiavli9484]

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[@leepinlepin]

U.S.: we make the best twin rotor helicopter on earth! USSR: hold my vodka

[@TheHDAviation]

😂

[@user-pw1nb2xt6m]

The Best of USSR!

[@TheHDAviation]

It's one awesome machine!

[@aviationvideosgraz]

What an imoressive helicopter.

[@TheHDAviation]

This one was cool to see!

[@user-ze1mq7dq7z]

На него приятно смотреть при любой его раскраске.

[@flo__60]

so i heard you like swash plates!!

[@cddvd8156]

удивлен, что в КАНАДЕ ЕСТЬ \КА 32

[@ibibanov]

Они много где есть. Надежные и неприхотливые.