Kamov Ka-25

The Kamov Ka-25 (NATO reporting name Hormone) is a Russian naval helicopter, designed by Nikolai Il'yich Kamov or V.A. Glushenkov.

Design and development

Ka-25 first flew in 1961. It was produced by the Kamov company. The design of the Ka-25 featured the characteristic coaxial rotor design of Kamov-designed military helicopters. Western equivalents to the "A" model include the SH-2 Seasprite, the Westland Wasp and the Westland Lynx in the light weight anti-submarine role. In this role, it was replaced by the Kamov Ka-27 Helix. Around 140 of the Ka-25 were constructed from 1966 to 1973.

Variants

• Ka-20 (Harp): Prototype.
• Ka-25PL and Ka-25BSh (Hormone-A) variants are used in the anti-submarine warfare role, equipped with radar, dipping sonar and a towed MAD and armed with torpedoes and nuclear or conventional depth-charges.
• The Ka-25T (Hormone-B) variants are used in the over the horizon (OTH) missile guidance role, i.e. the Ka-25T targets enemy ships with its radar.
• Ka-25PS (Hormone-C): Search and rescue version.
• Ka-25BShZ: Mine-sweeping version.
• Ka-25B (Hormone-A): Anti-submarine version.
• Ka-25F: Proposed assault version in competition with the Mi-22 and the larger Mi-24. Full glazed nose, cargo compartment with four doors, an under-fuselage turret (GSh-23L), provision for six 9M17 or six UB-16 or bombs.
• Ka-25V: Civilian flying crane helicopter. Prototype only.
• Ka-25TL: Missile tracking version. Also known as the Ka-25TI and Ka-25IV.
• Ka-25C: Little-known upgrade.

Operators

• Bulgarian Navy (withdrawn from service)
• Indian Navy
• Russian Naval Aviation (replaced with Kamov Ka-27)
• Soviet Naval Aviation
• Syrian Air Force
• Ukrainian Naval Aviation
• Vietnam People's Air Force
• SFR Yugoslav Air Force

Specifications

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