Developed in 1990 by Russia's Kamov Design Bureau, the Ka-32A is a variant of the Kamov Ka-32.  Equipped with two TV3-117VMA powerplants, the helicopter's main roles were transport and heavy lifting onboard or as a flying crane.  An example of its use is heli-logging.

The aircraft may be fitted with: ski landing gear attachments in addition to the wheels; netted vent covering to the turbine intake to prevent dust/debris from entering.

Overview

Data on design, manufacture and status

Design authority: Kamov Design Bureau

Primary manufacturer: Kamov

Parent type: Kamov Ka-32

Aircraft status: Operational

Configuration

Primary flight and mechanical characteristics

VTOL type: Helicopter

Lift devices: 2 in Coaxial configuration

Crew required: 1-3 in Side-by-side arrangement

Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)

Key Characteristics

Data on key physical features

Aircraft Details

Data on aircraft configuration, weights, flight performance and equipment

References

References and sources used

Jane's Helicopter Markets and Systems
Jane's Information Group Limited
2003 (page 181)
Book

OKB N.I.Kamova
G.I. Kuznetsov
1999 (page 294)
Book

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