Kamov Ka-175
Russia (2016)
Detailing the development and operational history of the Kamov Ka-175 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Helicopter.
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Kamov unveiled plans for their Ka-175 unmanned helicopter drone in August of 2014.
Slower to the UAV game that Western world powers, the Russians are steadily gaining ground in an effort to match potential enemies pound-for-pound. Long-time Russian helicopter maker Kamov has unveiled plans to produce a helicopter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for possible shipboard and land-based use by the Russian military and intelligence services. The system would feature the trademark Kamov contra-rotating main rotor blades in which one main unit is seated over the other, negating the need for a tail rotor to counter torque. The arrangement has been proven for decades by the company throughout their extensive line of military and civilian helicopter models. The UAV is expected for the ISR role (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) and will carry applicable mission equipment as its payload. Kamov engineers have finalized vehicle's drawings with a mock-up already completed. A full-scale vehicle could be ready to make a first flight for 2015 with service entry possible shortly beyond that.
Other design features include a well-sloped fuselage section supported by a simple four-point landing skid arrangement - doing away with a more complicated, retractable setup. The fuselage will house all associated flight systems including avionics, payload, and fuel stores as well as the undisclosed powerplant. The empennage will be an integrated structure mounting the horizontal stabilizer with down-turned vertical tail fins.
The new Kamov endeavor will carry the designation of "Ka-175". Published measurements include a length of 6 meters, a height of 2.6 meters, and a width of 1.7 meters. Estimated performance numbers include a ferry range of 520 miles, a maximum speed of 125 miles per hour, and a service ceiling of 16,400 feet.
Other design features include a well-sloped fuselage section supported by a simple four-point landing skid arrangement - doing away with a more complicated, retractable setup. The fuselage will house all associated flight systems including avionics, payload, and fuel stores as well as the undisclosed powerplant. The empennage will be an integrated structure mounting the horizontal stabilizer with down-turned vertical tail fins.
The new Kamov endeavor will carry the designation of "Ka-175". Published measurements include a length of 6 meters, a height of 2.6 meters, and a width of 1.7 meters. Estimated performance numbers include a ferry range of 520 miles, a maximum speed of 125 miles per hour, and a service ceiling of 16,400 feet.
Any available statistics for the Kamov Ka-175 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Helicopter are showcased in the areas immediately below. Categories include basic specifications covering country-of-origin, operational status, manufacture(s) and total quantitative production. Other qualities showcased are related to structural values (namely dimensions), installed power and standard day performance figures, installed or proposed armament and mission equipment (if any), global users (from A-to-Z) and series model variants (if any).
Kamov Ka-175 Specifications
Russia
Year: 2016
Status: In-Development
Type: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Helicopter
Manufacturer(s): Kamov - Russia
Production: 1
Supported Mission Types
Air-to-Air
Interception
Unmanned
Ground Attack
Close-Air Support
Training
Anti-Submarine
Anti-Ship
Airborne Early Warning
MEDEVAC
Electronic Warfare
Maritime/Navy
Aerial Tanker
Utility/Transport
Passenger Industry
VIP Travel
Business Travel
Search/Rescue
Recon/Scouting
Special Forces
X-Plane/Development
Crew: 0
Length: 19.69 ft (6 m)
Width: 5.58 ft (1.70 m)
Height: 8.53 ft (2.60 m)
Installed Power
Unknown propulsion system driving 2 x three-bladed main rotors in contra-rotating arrangement.
Standard Day Performance
Maximum Speed: 124 mph (200 kph; 108 kts)
Maximum Range: 522 mi (840 km; 454 nm)
Service Ceiling: 16,404 ft (5,000 m; 3.11 mi)
Armament
None. Mission-specific equipment intended for the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) role.
Operators List
Russia (assumed)
Series Model Variants
• Ka-175 - Base Series Designation