The Kamov Ka-40 is reported to be a new anti-submarine helicopter based on the Ka-27 and has been under development since 1990.

Kamov Ka-40
Drawing of the Ka-40
Role	Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) helicopter Type of aircraft
Manufacturer	Kamov
Status	Suspended

Design and development

The design was based on and fit to replace the Ka-27 with a pointed streamlined nose. Reportedly powered by two 1,838 kW (2,465 shp) Klimov TVA-3000 turboshaft engines, driving a coaxial rotor system. The civil variant could carry a 7,000 kg (15,432 lb) underslung load, while the military naval variant can include an array of ASW weapons and electronics. Armament is expected to include APR-3 water-jet-propelled torpedoes and KAB-250PL guided depth charges.

Although the Ka-40 was proposed for several civil and military roles, development was suspended in 1998.

Specifications

(projected specs)

• Engine: 2 x 1,838 kW (2,465shp) Klimov TVA-3000 turboshafts
• Normal Take-off weight: 12,500 kg (27,557 lb)
• Max. take-off weight: 14,500 kg (31,967 lb)

References

• Jane's All the World's Aircraft

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kamov Ka-40.

• KAMOV Ka-40 (Russian Federation), AIRCRAFT - ROTARY-WING - MILITARY　page on janes.com
• page helis.com