Kamov Ka-10
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Ka-10 on a 2002 Russian stamp | |
Role | Observation helicopter |
National origin | Soviet Union |
Manufacturer | Kamov |
Designer | Nikolay Kamov |
First flight | 1949 |
Status | Retired |
Primary user | Soviet Navy |
Number built | 16 |
The Kamov Ka-10 (NATO reporting name Hat[1]) was a Soviet single-seat observation helicopter that first flew in 1949.
Design and development
The Ka 10 was a development of Nikolay Kamov's earlier Ka-8, which had been successful enough to allow Kamov to set up his own OKB (design bureau) in 1948.[2] The Ka-10 was of similar layout to the Ka-8, with an open steel-tube structure carrying an engine, a pilot's seat and two three-bladed coaxial rotors.[3] It was larger, however, with a revised transmission and rotor hub design, and a new engine specially designed for the helicopter, the 41 kilowatts (55 hp) Ivchenko AI-4 flat-four.[2][4][5]
Operational history
The Ka-10 made its maiden flight in September 1949.[4] Three more prototypes followed, which were evaluated by Soviet Naval Aviation. A Ka-10 was displayed at the 1950 Tushino Air Display, and one made the first landing by a Soviet helicopter on the deck of a ship on 7 December 1950.[2][4]
In 1954, 12 of an improved version, the Ka-10M were built for the Maritime Border Troops. They had a twin tail rather than the single vertical fin of the Ka-10 and modified rotors and control systems.[2][4]
Variants
- Ka-10 : Single-seat observation helicopter.
- Ka-10M : Improved version fitted with twin tailfins and rudders.
Operators
Specifications
Data from The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875–1995[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one
Performance
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Alexander, Jean. Russian Aircraft since 1940. London: Purnell Book Services, 1975. ISBN 978-0-37010-025-8.
- Apostolo, Giorgio. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters. New York: Bonanza Books, 1984. ISBN 0-517-439352.
- Gunston, Bill. The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875–1995. London: Osprey, 1995. ISBN 1-85532-405-9.
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