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Kamov Ka-137

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Kamov "Flying Grill" Ka-137
Role Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 1998

The Kamov Ka-137, previously designated MBVK-137, is an unmanned multipurpose helicopter designed for many roles, including reconnaissance, patrol, police and ecology, emergency, and data transmitting. Three versions of the Ka-137 were made — one ship-based, one automobile-based, and another carried by the Ka-32 helicopter. The aircraft uses a piston engine, driving a coaxial-rotor system and features a tailess, sphere-shaped fuselage with four-leg leaf-spring landing gear. Sensors and other equipment located in a special equipment compartment.

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1 ground operator
  • Capacity: 80 kg (176 lb) internal cargo

Performance

References

  • Jane's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Targets
  • Military Parade "Russia's Arms Catalog", 2002