The Russian Naval combat-transport helicopter Ka-29 (NATO Designation: 'Helix-B') is derived from the Kamov Ka-27. Production began in 1974 and entered the Russian Navy service in 1987.
The helicopter is equipped with: a 7.62 mm flexibly mounted machine gun; quadricycle landing gear for landing on ship decks; ballonnets for water landings. The cabin can carry 16 armed troops, or 4 stretchers with 8 passengers. Combat, internal and slung payloads are 1800 kg, 4000 and 4000 kg, respectively. Turbine engines that may be used are either the TV3-117V or TV3-117VMA (both 2200 shp).
Design authority: Kamov Design Bureau
Primary manufacturer: Kamov
Parent type: No type defined
Aircraft status: Operational
VTOL type: Helicopter
Lift devices: 2 in Coaxial configuration
Crew required: 2 in Side-by-side arrangement
Landing gear: Wheels (non-retractable)