{
  "id": "ka-27ps",
  "name": "Ka-27PS (Helix-D)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Search and rescue helicopter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1986,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "RUS"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "summary": "KA-27 Helix A Ka-27, Kamov 'Helix-A is an improved version of the Ka-25. The fuselage was redesigned to give a large increase in cabin room, with only a small increasse in external dimensions.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Kamov",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": [
        1,
        3
      ],
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 11.3,
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 5.65,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 5.4,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 6400,
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Empty weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 x Isotov TV3-117KM turboshaft",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "2,200 shaft hp each hp",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 6000,
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Radio",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Various depending on country and mission",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Navigation System",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "NKV-252 navigation system",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Gyroscope",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "MGV-1V gyroscopic system",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Radio Compass",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "A-031 radio compass",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Flight System",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "PKV-252 flight system",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing Mounted Weapons",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Ka-27PS (Helix-D) Search and rescue helicopter, ASW equipment removed and winch fitted.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Ka-27PL (Helix-A)",
      "text": "baseline anti-submarine warfare helicopter.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-27PS (Helix-D)",
      "text": "is a search and rescue helicopter.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-27M",
      "text": "s a recent improved version. It is being tested and evaluated by the Russian Navy. This helicopter has got new radar and some other improvements.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-28 (Helix-A)",
      "text": "is an export version of the Ka-27PL ordered by China, India, Vietnam and Yugoslavia. This version has a revised avionics suite.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-29 (Helix-B)",
      "text": "is a naval assault transport helicopter. This helicopter is intended especially for the support of Russian Navy's amphibious operations and featuring a substantially changed airframe. The type entered service in 1985.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-31",
      "text": "is an airborne early warning helicopter, based on the basic Ka-29. Its main mission is a long-range detection of airborne and naval threats.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-32 (Helix-C)",
      "text": "is a simplified civilian version. It is used in Russia and has been exported to a number of countries. It is even used by some Western countries.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-32K",
      "text": "is a civilian flying crane.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-27ps"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "helicopter",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/ka-27ps.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-ka-27ps": {
      "title": "Ka-27PS (Helix-D) Russian Search and Rescue Helicopter",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Ka-27PS_Helix-D_Russian_Search_and_Rescue_Helicopter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}