First Kamov "Normal" Helicopter

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The Ka-60 (62 civilian version) is the first Kamov helicopter with tail rotor. Ka-62 helicopter has a single-rotor system with multiblade antitorque rotor in the annular channel of the vertical tail. Blades of rotors and glider are made of polymeric composites by 60 per cent. The glider is distinguished by excellent aerodynamic outlines, spacious transport passenger cabin and three-stand landing gear with tail crutch. The powerplant includes new-generation engines with module construction designed by Rybinsk Motorbuilding Design Bureau. Civilian modification has borrowed the following characteristics from the basic military one: high cruise speed, fuel efficiency and haul capacity as well as wide transport cabin apertures along the both fuselage sideways.

 

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Kamov Ka-60 Main data: Crew: Two Capacity: Up to 16 infantry troops or 6 stretchers (Ka-60) 14 passengers (Ka-62) 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) (internal), 2,750 kg (6,062 lb) (external- Ka 60) Length: 15.60 m[5] (51 ft 2¼ in) Rotor diameter: 13.50 m (44 ft 3½ in) Height: 4.60 m (15 ft 1 in) Disc area: 143.10 m² (1,540.3 sq ft) Loaded weight: 6,000 kg (13,228 lb) Max takeoff weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) Powerplant: 2 × Rybinsk RD-600V turboshafts, 956 kW (1,282 shp) each Performance Maximum speed: 300 km/h (162 knots, 185 mph) Cruise speed: 275 km/h (148 knots, 171 mph) Range: 615 km (332 nmi, 382mi) Service ceiling: 5,150 m (16,900 ft) Rate of climb: 10.4 m/s (2,050 ft/min) at sea level

 

[indian_sukhoi]

It seems to be comes under Medium Helicopter role. Fuselage looks bigger than ALH Dhruvs!!!


Question - Can it fly over 15000 above feet with max weight?

 

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4.500 meters with max weight
HAL Dhruv is lighter but stronger.