Kamov Ka-18
Rotorcraft
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Building on the Ka-15 design, the Kamov Ka-18 represented an incremental evolution of Soviet helicopter engineering when it debuted in 1955. This light utility helicopter retained the single-engine architecture but stretched the airframe to 7 meters, though its 165-kilometer range was notably reduced compared to its predecessor. The 150 km/h maximum speed remained comparable to earlier models.
Specifications
- Role
- Light utility helicopter
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1955
- Length
- 7 m
- Max speed
- 150 km/h
- Range
- 165 km