The first prototype of the Russian Helicopters Ka-62 helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight on April 28 from manufacturer'...
The first prototype of the Russian Helicopters Ka-62 helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight on April 28 from manufacturer's plant in Arsenyev.
The medium weight helicopter in the 6-7 ton class successfully completed flight testing in hover mode. The flight evaluated the rotorcraft's overall performance and tested its main power supply systems and avionics.
The helicopter was operated by test pilots from the Kamov Design Bureau, which is the main developer of the Ka-62. Unlike other Kamov designs which features coaxial rotors, the Ka-62 is built to a single-rotor design with a multi-blade anti-torque rotor ducted into the vertical tail fin.
It has a five-bladed main rotor, enclosed tail rotor, secondary hydraulics circuit, heavy-duty wheeled landing gear, strengthened fuselage and mounting attachments for major components, as well as shock-absorbent seats for passengers and crew.
The airframe and propeller blades are over 50% made of polymeric composite materials. The Ka-62 will complement the most produced and proven Mi-8/17 helicopters.
The Ka-62 is a civilian version of the Ka-60, that first flew in 1998. After troubles with the development of a Russian engine, the Ka-62 is powered by two Ardiden 3G turboshafts supplied by French engine maker Turbomeca.
The Ardiden 3G equipped with dual channel FADEC is rated a 1,680 h.p and has a TBO (Time Before Overhaul) of over 5,000 hours at entry-into-service.
The engine has demonstrated 20 percent class fuel consumption improvement over engines operating in the same power range, and will obtain type-certification in 2016.
With a Max speed of 308 kmph, the Ka-62's wide and spacious cabin can accommodate 12-15 passengers and is suitable for use in oil and gas sector, search and rescue operations and corporate travel.
The 6500 kg helicopter can carry 2000 kg in its cabin and has a operational ceiling of 5700 m.
The medium weight helicopter in the 6-7 ton class successfully completed flight testing in hover mode. The flight evaluated the rotorcraft's overall performance and tested its main power supply systems and avionics.
The helicopter was operated by test pilots from the Kamov Design Bureau, which is the main developer of the Ka-62. Unlike other Kamov designs which features coaxial rotors, the Ka-62 is built to a single-rotor design with a multi-blade anti-torque rotor ducted into the vertical tail fin.
It has a five-bladed main rotor, enclosed tail rotor, secondary hydraulics circuit, heavy-duty wheeled landing gear, strengthened fuselage and mounting attachments for major components, as well as shock-absorbent seats for passengers and crew.
The airframe and propeller blades are over 50% made of polymeric composite materials. The Ka-62 will complement the most produced and proven Mi-8/17 helicopters.
The Ka-62 is a civilian version of the Ka-60, that first flew in 1998. After troubles with the development of a Russian engine, the Ka-62 is powered by two Ardiden 3G turboshafts supplied by French engine maker Turbomeca.
The Ardiden 3G equipped with dual channel FADEC is rated a 1,680 h.p and has a TBO (Time Before Overhaul) of over 5,000 hours at entry-into-service.
The engine has demonstrated 20 percent class fuel consumption improvement over engines operating in the same power range, and will obtain type-certification in 2016.
With a Max speed of 308 kmph, the Ka-62's wide and spacious cabin can accommodate 12-15 passengers and is suitable for use in oil and gas sector, search and rescue operations and corporate travel.
The 6500 kg helicopter can carry 2000 kg in its cabin and has a operational ceiling of 5700 m.
