Kamov Ka-118

Kamov Ka-118
Role light multirole helicopter with NOTAR
Manufacturer Kamov
Status Design in research

The Kamov Ka-118 is a projected light multirole helicopter with the NOTAR (NO TAil Rotor) configuration based on the McDonnell Douglas design.

Design and development

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The first test of this concept took place on the Ka-26SS helicopter, a modified version of the Ka-26 equipped with experimental tail jet beams. The main concept of the Ka-118 features a single 4-blade main rotor, V-tail with upper tailplane, and a skid undercarriage. Pilot and copilot seated in side-by-side configuration, and four passengers in the rear cabin.

Since 1993, engine has not been selected and the NOTAR design is still in research.

Specifications (as designed)

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Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1992–93[1]

General characteristics

  • Crew: One-
  • Capacity: 4 passengers, or 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) of cargo carried externally
  • Length: 10.00 m (32 ft 10 in)
  • Height: 2.60 m (8 ft 6 in)
  • Gross weight: 1,950 kg (4,299 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 2,250 kg (4,960 lb) (external load)
  • Fuel capacity: 700 L (150 imp gal; 180 US gal)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Omsk TVO-100 turboshaft, 530 kW (710 hp)
  • Main rotor diameter: 11.00 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Main rotor area: 95.03 m2 (1,022.9 sq ft)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 300 km/h (190 mph, 160 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 270 km/h (170 mph, 150 kn)
  • Range: 950 km (590 mi, 510 nmi) with normal fuel
  • Service ceiling: 6,150 m (20,180 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 11 m/s (2,200 ft/min)

References

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  1. ^ Lambert 1992, pp. 213–214
  • Bill Gunston "The Osprey's Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft", 2000
  • Lambert, Mark, ed. (1992). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1992–93. Coulsdon, UK: Jane's Data Division. ISBN 0-7106-0987-6.
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