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Old March 3rd 20, 03:30 PM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Default Kamov Ka-18

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamov_Ka-18

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 255 hp Ivchenko
AI-14V radial. Total production from Kamov was about 120 units.


Role
Light utility helicopter

National origin
Soviet Union

Manufacturer
Kamov

First flight
1955

Introduction
1957

Retired
1973

Number built
~120

Developed from
Kamov Ka-15

Specifications (Ka-18)

General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 3 pax
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 (1,608 ft)
Range: 165 km (103 mi, 89 nmi)
Service ceiling: 3,250 m (10,660 ft)




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