KA-60 Kasatka

The Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka (Russian: "Касатка": "Orca") is a Russian Air Force helicopter that first flew 24 December 1998. The Ka-60 has an estimated local military market of 200 units (Army aviation units, Border Police and Ministry of Internal Affairs). Intended as a replacement for the Mil Mi-8, the Ka-60 is to be used for reconnaissance, for transporting air-assault forces, radio-electronic jamming, for special-operations missions and for various light-transport missions. Variations for foreign sale are expected. Manufacture is to take place at Ulan-Ude.

Variants

Kamov Ka-60 at MAKS 2005 Ka-60 : Basic multi-role model. Ka-60U : Training. Ka-60K : Naval version. Ka-60R : Reconnaissance. Ka-62: Civil model for the Russian domestic market. It will be equipped with Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engines.[1] Ka-64 Sky Horse : Export model. Western certified, equipped with two General Electric T700/CT7-2D1 engines and five-blade main rotor.

General characteristics Crew: Two Capacity: Up to 16 infantry troops or 6 stretchers (Ka-60) 14 passengers (Ka-62) 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) (internal), 2,750 kg (6,062 lb) (external- Ka 60) Length: 15.60 m[5] (51 ft 2¼ in) Rotor diameter: 13.50 m (44 ft 3½ in) Height: 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) Disc area: 143.10 m² (1,540.3 sq ft) Loaded weight: 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) Max takeoff weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) Powerplant: 2 × Rybinsk RD-600V turboshafts, 956 kW (1,282 shp) each Performance Maximum speed: 300 km/h (162 knots, 185 mph) Cruise speed: 275 km/h (148 knots, 171 mph) Range: 615 km (332 nmi, 382mi) Service ceiling: 5,150 m (16,900 ft) Rate of climb: 10.4 m/s (2,050 ft/min) at sea level

Battlefield 3

The Ka60 will be in the upcoming game, Battlefield 3.