1955 Soviet utility helicopter developed by Kamov
Ka-18
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Role
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Light utility helicopter Type of aircraft
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National origin
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Soviet Union
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Manufacturer
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Kamov
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First flight
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1955
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Introduction
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1957
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Retired
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1973
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Number built
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~120[1]
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Developed from
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Kamov Ka-15
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The Kamov Ka-18 (NATO reporting name Hog) was a Soviet four-seat utility helicopter that first flew in 1955. It was a development of the Kamov Ka-15, with a lengthened fuselage and a more powerful engine - the 190 kW (255 hp) Ivchenko AI-14V radial. Total production from Kamov was about 120.
Specifications (Ka-18)
Data from Soviet Transport Aircraft since 1945[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Capacity: 3 passengers
- Length: 7.03 m (23 ft 1 in)
- Height: 3.34 m (10 ft 11 in)
- Empty weight: 1,060 kg (2,337 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,480 kg (3,263 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Ivchenko AI-14VF 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, 209 kW (280 hp)
- Main rotor diameter: 2 × 9.96 m (32 ft 8 in)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
- Cruise speed: 120 km/h (75 mph, 65 kn) at 490 m (1,610 ft)
- Range: 165 km (103 mi, 89 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 3,250 m (10,660 ft)
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