Russian Kamov Ka-27 Anti-submarine Helicopter - a Guide

The Kamov Ka-27 is a naval helicopter developed by the Soviet Union chiefly for anti-submarine warfare, and currently serving in the military of a large number of countries, including Russia, China and India. Its NATO reporting name is the Helix.
The Helix is well capable of some heavy-duty detection work, taking advantage of its large cargo space for sonobuoys and its advanced sensors. As a reconnaissance platform, its long endurance and powerful active phased array radar provides for very effective over-the-horizon surveillance for the mother ship. Russia has extensively modernised its fleet of Ka-27s in recent years, and intends to keep them serving for at least another 15 years.
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[@2punchtwice]

The Ka-27 and the Mi-8 are two of my favorite helicopters period.

[@zetareticulan321]

No one makes cooler helicopters than Russia.

[@samuelglover7685]

I've always thought these are almost the *only* helicopters that are pleasing to look at.

[@thegenericguy8309]

The guided bombs are interesting, they're basically a depth charge with a hydrodynamic guidance kit and an acoustic homing head. Cheap, reliable, and light, while having the same warhead. Curious how effective they'd be

[@N1ghtH4wk86]

Why is it so cute? I think it's because of it's bumble bee shape

[@lugerun]

I also think it looks cute. Not all military stuff has to look agressive. Look at these 4 little legs and stubby shape

[@RADICALFLOAT95]

I actually genuinely agree with you ​@@lugerun

[@thegenericguy8309]

Another advantage of the use of the Isotov TVX-117 series engines is logistics. They have powered the most produced helicopter, and several runners-up for that title, and thus are both still produced in huge numbers and have cheap parts in all corners of the globe

[@rodriguinhoperruci6372]

Amazing videos !!!. This helicopter is very "exotic". (Greetings from Brazil)

[@EurasiaNaval]

Glad you enjoyed it, sir. Please do stay tuned for more in the future!

[@brianm1907]

KA27 would be great for conversion into an unmanned helicopter... with AESA radar, carbon fibre panels and rotor blades, Vk2500 engines and improved gearbox.

[@jinz948]

Thank you I am really enjoying your content

[@EurasiaNaval]

Thanks for viewing!

[@jamesmandahl444]

The venerable helix. Love these guys.

[@samwouters9984]

Hey you should make a video about all chinese anti-ship missles and there launch platforms! Love the vids btw, keep em coming :)

[@EurasiaNaval]

Sounds like a great topic :)

[@nikolatasev4948]

I still believe this is one of the best navy helicopters. Compared with the other Chinese Navy helicopters, for example, it carries a lot more and for far longer than the Z-9. It is almost twice as short as the Z-20 and Z-18, so it takes a lot less space in a hangar (it is a bit wider, though). It shoots anti-ship missiles a lot further, so it can take out or at least frigates and corvettes. I can understand why the PLAN is phasing it out, I'm sure the old Soviet design has its issues. Shorter lifespan for the engines, worse ergonomics for the pilots, perhaps more time to deploy before flight. The avionics is probably obsolete, but it can be changed. The form is just insanely space-efficient, and perfect for smaller ships. I like how it looks. It is alien and exotic, even if it is not sleek. And I just like the looks of coaxial rotors, they are more symmetrical than regular tail rotor.

[@lexburen5932]

KA 27 have been modernized with new engine redesigned rotor blades, better anti sub warfare equipement, even versions with sonar and AWACS.

[@lugerun]

I was wondering why not to use normal helis. That explains the stubby and cute look

[@zetareticulan321]

Please do a video on the Kamov Ka-52K "Katran".

[@georgecastiblanco2978]

El kamov ka 27 b es uno de los mejores helicópteros navales del mundo su versión covil es el ka29 A.😮😮😮😮

[@suyashpandya540]

Make a video on ins Vishakhapatnam

[@EurasiaNaval]

Please give me some time, sir

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👍❤👍❤👍

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Syria have k27

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[@craftpaint1644]

I'm sure it's a great helicopter, but I think of Bumblebees whenever I see one. 🙋🇺🇸👁️🇷🇺

[@jerry4251]

a piece of scrap metal

[@definitelyfrank9341]

Sure, bro.

[@owenlien1593]

Gotta be one of the ugliest helicopters I’ve ever seen

[@definitelyfrank9341]

That's what I thought when I first saw it, but now I really so like its looks.

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