Servicemen of the special forces units of the Baltic Fleet performed parachute-free landing from a Ka-27 deck helicopter. This was reported by the fleet's press service.
The soldiers conducted exercises on loading weapons and military cargo onto the Ka-27. The tactical landing was carried out from a height of 3-5 m in hover mode and at a speed of up to 10 km/h.
The personnel of the units practiced actions in case of emergency situations, as well as evacuation of a conditionally wounded person from the battlefield with subsequent loading onto the helicopter.
Parachute-free landing is the main method of delivering special forces to their destination. Depending on the underlying surface, soldiers jump or descend using mountaineering ropes. This method of landing is used for speed or when the helicopter cannot land due to difficult terrain.
Ka-27
The shipborne multi-purpose helicopter was developed at the Kamov Design Bureau. The Ka-27 made its first flight in 1973. Its operation began in 1981.
The helicopter is designed to detect and destroy submarines, performing tasks both individually and in cooperation with surface ships. The Ka-27 is equipped with the "Octopus" search and targeting system, APR-3 anti-submarine missiles, and OMAB-25-12D naval bombs.
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