{
  "id": "ka-28",
  "name": "Ka-28 (Helix)",
  "aliases": [
    "Kamov Ka-28"
  ],
  "domain": "air",
  "country": "RUS",
  "category": "Anti-submarine helicopter",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1982,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "DZA",
    "IND",
    "KOR",
    "RUS",
    "SYR",
    "VEN",
    "VNM"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 8,
  "summary": "KA-28 The Ka-28 helicopter is an export version of the Ka-27 anti-sub and rescue helicopter of the Russian Navy. Aircraft of the type were mass-produced in Kumertau, with a total of 267 built.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Kamov",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": [
        1,
        3
      ],
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 11.3,
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 5.65,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Wingspan"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 5.4,
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "mass_kg",
      "v": 6400,
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Empty weight"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "2 x Isotov TV3-117KM turboshaft",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Thrust / power",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "2,200 shaft hp each hp",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "ceiling_m",
      "v": 6000,
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Radio",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Various depending on country and mission",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Submarine Search Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Osminog in undernose radome",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Doppler Radar",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "DISS-15 Doppler navigational",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Navigation System",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "NKV-252 navigation system",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Gyroscope",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "MGV-1V gyroscopic system",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Radio Compass",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "A-031 radio compass",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Flight System",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "PKV-252 flight system",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Wing Mounted Weapons",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "The Ka-28 can be equipment with 1 × torpedoes (AT-1M, VTT-1, UMGT-1 Orlan, APR-2 Yastreb) or 36 RGB-NM & RGB-NM-1 sonobuoys",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Bomb System",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "Additionally, the Ka-27 can carry 10 x PLAB 250-120 anti-submarine bombs",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "armament",
      "v": "Torped 45",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Torped 45",
      "role": "lightweight torpedo intended for ASW and surface targets, providing mu",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "lightweight torpedo intended for ASW and surface targets, providing multiple-target active/passive h",
        "Guidance": "Hydro-acoustic homing combined with wire guidance and on-board computer",
        "Length": "2,850 mm"
      },
      "qty": "3 ea"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Ka-27PL (Helix-A)",
      "text": "baseline anti-submarine warfare helicopter.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-27PS (Helix-D)",
      "text": "is a search and rescue helicopter.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ]
    },
    {
      "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-28"
      ]
    },
    {
      "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-28"
      ]
    },
    {
      "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-28"
      ]
    },
    {
      "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-28"
      ]
    },
    {
      "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-28"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Ka-32K",
      "text": "is a civilian flying crane.",
      "src": [
        "weg-ka-28"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "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-28.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-ka-28": {
      "title": "Ka-28 (Helix) Russian Anti-Submarine Helicopter",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Ka-28_Helix_Russian_Anti-Submarine_Helicopter",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}