Tatra, India - All Terrain Vehicles for Indian Armed Forces
Ka 160
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2. INTRODUCTION
The Ka-60 Kasatka or Killer Whale helicopter is a medium
weight transport helicopter developed by Kamov and
produced at the RSK MiG LAPIK in Lukhovitsky near
Moscow.
The Ka-60 is designed for carrying troops, weapons and
ammunition to the battlefield, evacuation of casualties and
cargo transport using the external hook.
Kamov first unveiled the Ka-60 helicopter in 1997 and its first
flight took place in 1998.
The helicopter went on international display at the MAKS
1999 show held in Moscow. As well as the Ka-60 transport,
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4. DESIGN
The Ka-60 has a maximum speed of 300km/h and maximum range with
internal fuel of 625km. Composite materials make up about 60% of the
helicopter's structural weight.
The four-bladed composite main rotors have swept back tips and a 13.5m
diameter.
The Ka-60 Kasatka has an infrared absorbent coating and a low infrared
exhaust in order to reduce the thermal signature.
A radar absorbent coating has been used to provide a low radar cross
section.
The helicopter systems and components have redundancy, the duplicated
systems being installed on opposite sides of the fuselage.
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6. COCKPIT
The pilot and co-pilot/gunner sit side by
side with the pilot on the starboard side.
The Ka-60 helicopter can be fitted with dual
controls.
The Arbalet millimetre wave radar is
installed in the nose.
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8. COUNTERMEASURES & CABIN
The Ka-60 Kasatka can be armed with two seven round 80mm rocket
pods, type B-8V-7, or two guns either 7.62mm or 12.7mm.
The selected weapons are suspension mounted from a single piece boom
installed transversely in the cabin to the rear of the doors.
The cabin can accommodate 16 equipped troops.
In a medical evacuation role the helicopter can carry three medical crew
and six litters or stretcher patients.
The cabin is heated and air-conditioned.
A cargo hook allows external loads to be carried. The maximum external
payload is 2,750kg.
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10. ENGINE
The Ka-60 helicopter is powered by two turboshaft
engines, type RKBM RD-600V, built by NPO Saturn.
The engines have a standard arrangement of three axial
stages plus one centrifugal stage with a free turbine drive
and take-off rating of 969kW.
The helicopter is offered for export with two General
Electric CT7 engines.
The fuel tanks are filled with polyurethane foam to reduce
the risk of explosion.
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12. SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: 1-2
Capacity: **Up to 14 infantry troops or 6 stretchers
12-15 passengers (Ka-62)
2,000 kg (internal), 2,500 kg (external)
Length: 15.60 m (51 ft 2¼ in)
Rotor diameter: 13.50 m (44 ft 3½ in)
Height: 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in)
Max. takeoff weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lbs)
Maximum speed: 308 km/h
Cruise speed: 290 km/h
Range: 770 km(nmi)