page_title: Kamov Ka-27
section_title: Military
hierarchical_section_title: Kamov Ka-27 / Variants / Military
caption_attribution_description: English: A Russian KA-27PS (Helix D) helicopter flies past the flight deck of USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) (not shown) to prepare for landing on the amphibious assault ship during Exercise COOPERATION FROM THE SEA '96, off the coast of Vladivostok, Russia. The landing marks the first time a Russian helicopter has touched down on a US Navy ship as part of this annual exercise.
context_page_description: The Kamov Ka-27 is a military helicopter developed for the Soviet Navy, and currently in service in various countries including Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and India. Variants include the Ka-29 assault transport, the Ka-28 downgraded export version, and the Ka-32 for civilian use.
context_section_description: Ka-25-2
  First prototype.
  Ka-27K
  Anti-submarine warfare prototype.
  Ka-27PL
  (Helix-A) Anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
  Ka-27PS
  (Helix-D) Search and rescue helicopter, ASW equipment removed and winch fitted.
  Ka-27PV
  Armed version of the Ka-27PS.
  Ka-27M
  The latest modification of the helicopter, equipped with radar and tactical command systems that include the following systems: acoustic sensors, magnetometric sensors, signals intelligence, and FH-A radar with active phased array antenna. The radar is mounted under the fuselage and provides all-around vision in the search and detection of surface, air, and ground targets. Serial upgrading of Ka-27Ms to the level of combatant helicopters was planned to begin in 2014. By the end of 2016, 46 Ka-27PLs had been scheduled for modernization, commissioned by the Russian Navy. The first eight serial Ka-27M were transferred in December 2016. Mass production approved in June 2017 and started in early 2018. A new delivery of 5 helos in October 2018. Half of the fleet is modernized as of December 2018.
  Ka-28
  (Helix-A) Export version of the Ka-27PL.
  Ka-29TB
  (Helix-B) Assault transport armored helicopter, with accommodation for two pilots and 16 troops. 4 suspensions carry rockets, guns, bombs and anti-tank missiles. Production begun in the 1980s and over 60 were produced. Currently under re-activation and upgrade with changed engines and installed modern arms and electronics, among others.
  Ka-252RLD
  A radar picket variant of the Ka-31 early warning helicopter first displayed in 2008.  RLD designation: radiolokatsyonnogo dozora.  Two units delivered to Russian MoD by 2010.
caption: A Russian Navy Ka-27PS
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