Ka-60 Kasatka Military Transport Helicopter

The Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka is a Russian Air Force transport helicopter that first flew 24 December 1998. The Ka-60 has an estimated local military market of 200 units. meant as a replacement for the Mil Mi-8, the Ka-60 is to be used for reconnaissance, for transporting air-assault forces, radio-electronic jamming, for special-operations missions and for numerous light-transport missions.

The Ka-60 has a speed of 300km/h and most range with internal fuel of 625km. Composite materials structure regarding 60 minutes of the helicopter's structural weight. The four-bladed composite main rotors have swept back tips and a 13.5m diameter. The rotors are resistant to 23mm shells. The tail rotor in the tail ring is a multi-blade style with eleven blades. The fan blades are of carbon reinforced Kevlar.

The Ka-60 helicopter is powered by 2 turboshaft engines, type RKBM RD-600V, designed by NPO Saturn. The engines have a typical arrangement of 3 axial stages and one centrifugal stage with a free turbine drive and take-off rating of 969kW. The helicopter is obtainable for export with 2 General electrical CT7 engines. The fuel tanks are filled with polyurethane foam to reduce the danger of explosion.