The development of a new multi-purpose helicopter deck began in Russia
The Kamov design Bureau (part of "Helicopters of Russia" ) is developing a promising multipurpose rotorcraft shipboard accommodation, said the chief designer of the organization Sergey Mikheev.
"The company creates a project of prospective helicopter. The new design will include All the competences gained "Chumovym" over the past 50 years, " said the news Agency Mikheev on international Maritime defence show (IMDS-2015) in St. Petersburg.
according to him, such development may appear at any time specified by the customer, While ensuring proper payment and order." We are ready for it, our whole life was the forerunner of the creation of this advanced helicopter. But the timing of its appearance - the question of the customer. While ensuring appropriate measures on his part, Kamov Company is able to quickly make the new generation multirole naval helicopter ", - noted the head of Department. The new machine will be the successor helicopters are currently in service with the Russian Navy, as well as Among them Ka-27 and Ka-29. As explained Mikheev, standards for carrier-based helicopters - dimensions, systems of transportation, service and so on - been there ever since the creation of the Ka-25 (passed into service in 1971) and " remain firm "." All future naval Helicopters will be created under these standards. We can't alter hangars, lifts, infrastructure, and legally obligated not to violate something that's already established, " said Mikheev. General designer of the organization Kamov believes that ordering the French helicopter carrier type " Mistral ", the delivery of which is currently suspended, had at least one positive result - the development of on-deck helicopter Ka-52K." Anyway, one positive value work on the "Mistral" has she moved us in the direction of modernization of the helicopter Ka-52 and create a new deck-based helicopter Ka-52K, " said Mikheev. In the framework of this project a number of developments that have the ability to be used in the interests of the Russian Navy, drew attention Mikheev. Among them he named a new carrier system, which gives the opportunity to increase take-off weight, to increase the combat effectiveness of the machine and reveals fresh tactical capabilities of the helicopter itself ". This system includes, for example, a new system of attachment of the blades to the bearing screw on elastomeric bearings. In addition, utilizing a system of folding blades can be applied not only on the ship's helicopters. According to Mikheev, this will provide ease of operation of machines as well as Among them in the Arctic. In addition, said the head of the modernization of the Ka-52 wing was modified for the placement of heavy weapons, was upgraded internal suspension, updated navigation AIDS. Ka-52K is designed to be placed on the helicopter carrier type Mistral, ordered by Russia from France in 2011. In 2014, the supply of ships was suspended in connection with the situation in Ukraine." Helicopters of Russia " and the Ministry of defence stressed that carrier-based Helicopters will be stationed on other ships. In addition, the holding company believe that they will be in demand in the international market.
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