According to information published by Tass on March 11, 2022, about 10 crews of Kamov Ka-2 shipborne helicopters of the Baltic Fleet’s air arm have practiced landing on the corvette Soobrazitelny (Steregushchy-class) in the daytime and at night.
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Russian Project 20380 corvette Boikiy and Kamov Ka-27 helicopter (Picture source: Mikhail Kungurtsev)
Night flights in limited visibility are an integral part of the training program for helicopter operators, during which they practice safe takeoff from and landing on the deck, using only instruments.
The Project 20380 corvette developed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau in St. Petersburg in northwest Russia is designed to fulfill escorting and strike missions in the near maritime zone and patrol coastal areas.
The ship is armed with versatile artillery systems, antiaircraft missile/gun systems, supersonic missiles, automatic artillery systems, other weapons. The corvette is capable of carrying the Kamov Ka-27 helicopter.
The Ka-27 is a military helicopter developed by the company Russian rotorcraft manufacturer Kamov for the Russian Navy, This naval helicopter is currently in service with Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and India. The helicopter was developed for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare.
The Ka-27 is based on two rotors design spinning in opposite directions to give directional stability during flight. The Ka-27 is operated by a crew of 3, including the pilot, technical coordinator, an ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) systems operator for the Ka-27PL variant, or a winch operator for the Ka-27PS.
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