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Ka-15
Kamov · Light utility helicopter · Soviet Union · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Kamov Ka-15 is a Soviet two-seat utility helicopter with coaxial rotors, which first flew on 14 April 1952 at the hands of test pilot D. K. Yefremov. It was the world's first mass-produced coaxial helicopter. State acceptance trials were completed in 1955, and the helicopter entered production the following year at aircraft factory No. 99 in Ulan-Ude. It was a precursor to the Ka-18 and was fitted with the M-14 engine. It was primarily used for bush patrol, agricultural purposes and fishery control.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- General Aviation
- Domain
- Civil
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Manufacturer
- Kamov
- Primary Role
- Light utility helicopter
- Service Entry
- 1955
- Produced
- 375
- Engine
- 1× 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
- Thrust / Power
- 190 kW
- Length (ft)
- 21
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 2183
- MTOW (lb)
- 3109
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 9843
- Range (mi)
- 242
- Max Speed (mph)
- 93