Kamov Ka-137
Civilian
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Kamov's Ka-137 extended the firm's unmanned systems portfolio into the late 1990s, entering service in 1998 as a single-engine UAV platform. With a 175 km/h cruise speed and 530-kilometer range, this remotely operated vehicle filled tactical reconnaissance roles requiring sustained endurance. The design reflected Russian expertise in compact, efficient rotorcraft.
Specifications
- Role
- Unmanned aerial vehicle
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1998
- Max speed
- 175 km/h
- Range
- 530 km