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Russian Helicopters Delivers First Modernized Ka-27M to Russian Navy Aviation
Russian Helicopters Delivers First Modernized Ka-27M to Russian Navy Aviation
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Naval Aviation News - Russia
Russian Helicopters Delivers First Modernized Ka-27M to Russian Navy Aviation
The Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation handed over the first modernized multipurpose Ka-27 helicopter to the Russian Navy aviation, the press service of the holding said.
The first upgraded Ka-27M ASW helicopter of the Russian Navy. Picture: Russian Helicopters
"The new Ka-27M will increase the efficiency of the Navy aviation in close sea zone," it quoted Deputy Director General for sales Vladislav Vasilyev as saying.
In contrast to Ka-27 the modernized craft has modern means to transmit real-time information to ground and seaborne command posts and to other helicopters.
The multipurpose Ka-27 of various modifications comprise the basis of the Navy aviation at present. They provide for air reconnaissance at sea, anti-submarine defense of warships, search and detection of submarines and surface ships. Besides, they are engaged in search and rescue of aircraft, warships and vessels in distress.
Ka-27M are being fitted with new "radar, command and tactical systems" by Phazotron-NIIR corporation: A new "Spear-A" AESA radar, new acoustic and magnetic systems, new SIGINT systems, and new information systems. Phazotron-NIIR expect to upgrade a total of 46 Ka-27PL into Ka-27M standard.