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General information
Type	Transport/utility helicopter
National origin	Russia
Manufacturer	Kamov
Number built	2
History
First flight	24 December 1998

Picture the early 1980s. The Soviet military plans to create a versatile helicopter for their army and navy. This helicopter wouldn’t only transport troops or aid injured soldiers. It would also be used for training, search and rescue missions, aerial reconnaissance, and guiding combat helicopters. The famous Russian design bureau Kamov is hard at work on the new project, which is called the B-60, later called the Ka-60 Kasatka.

Design

Characteristics

Flashback to 1984 when the Kasatka’s journey began. The USSR Armed Forces and Navy were heavily reliant on the aging Mi-8s, a product of the Mill Design Bureau from the early 60s. These helicopters were multi-purpose workhorses, yet their power was deemed excessive, and thus costly, for transporting modest loads of up to 2 tons. This task was handled by the Mi-4 helicopters, born in the early 1950s until they were phased out in 1979. The void left by the Mi-4 called for a new, versatile helicopter with a smaller payload capacity. Enter the Kasatka, a potential game-changer, ready to fill the shoes of the Mi-4.

Military

With a cargo capacity of 2-2.5 tons, it could hold 14 parachutists or 6 stretchers. Its crew size was two for efficient operation. The Ka-60’s cruise speed was 265 km/h and had a practical flight range of 700 km. It also had three suspension points for armament.

JSC Kamov Design Bureau Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka Killer Whale "Orca"

JSC Kamov Design Bureau
Ka-60 Killer Whale. NATO reporting name 'Orca'

General characteristics

Crew: 1 or 2
Capacity: 12–15 passengers (Ka-62)
- 14 infantry troops or 6 stretchers
- Internal 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
- External 2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
Length: 15.6 m (51 ft 2 in) overall
Height: 4.6 m (15 ft 1 in)

Powerplant

Max takeoff weight: 6,500 kg
Powerplant: 2 × Turbomeca Ardiden 3G turboshaft, (1,776 shp) each
Main rotor diameter: 13.5 m
Main rotor area: 143.1 m²

Specifications

Maximum speed: 308 km/h
Cruise speed: 290 km/h
Range: 770 km
Service ceiling: 5,700 m
Hover ceiling: 3,300 m

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Special Links JSC Kamov Design Bureau Ka-60 Killer Whale. NATO reporting name 'Orca'

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Kamov Design Bureau Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka

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Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka
Military "Killer Whale"

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Kamov Ka-60 Killer Whale. NATO reporting name 'Orca'

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JSC Kamov Design Bureau
Ka-60 Killer Whale. NATO reporting name 'Orca'