Ka-27M anti-submarine and Ka-27PS search and rescue helicopters were involved in commander flights beyond the Arctic Circle. With their help, a unified methodology was developed for training the flight personnel of the mixed aviation corps of the Northern Fleet. This was reported by the press service of the fleet.
The press service of the Northern Fleet explained that at the beginning of the academic year, the commanders of the aviation regiment units are the first to perform the flight mission. Then they pass on their experience to young pilots.
The mixed aviation regiment of the Northern Fleet combines fighter, bomber, reconnaissance and anti-submarine aviation.
Ka-27M characteristics:
- Main rotor diameter —15.9 m.
- Fuselage length — 12.25 m.
- Height — 5.4 m.
- Crew — up to 4 people
- Maximum speed — up to 290 km/h
- Flight range: — up to 1000 km
- Maximum take-off weight — 12,000 kg
- Engine power — 2 x 2500 hp.
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