Russian Navy Pilot Training Center in Yeisk received new equipment from the Technodinamika holding. This is a system of simulators for training crews of anti-submarine helicopters Ka-27M, Ka-29, as well as carrier-launched strike helicopters Ka-52K.
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Technodinamika simulator for training crews of anti-submarine helicopters Ka-27M, Ka-29, as well as carrier-launched strike helicopters Ka-52K (Picture source: Rostec)
The simulator perfectly recreates the flight, maneuvering, and dynamics of helicopter control. The system consists of equipment for working out a full range of flight assignments, tactical set-up simulation modules as well as equipment to record and monitor the pilot actions.
French-made Mistral class amphibious assault ships, ordered by the Russian Defense Ministry, were to contain rotary-wing assets, formed into aviation groups. Each of these groups was planned to include eight attack and eight assault/transport helicopters. The Ka-52K "Katran" (mud shark), a navalised derivative of the Ka-52, has been selected as the new ship-borne attack type for the Russian Naval Aviation. Its features include folding rotor blades, folding wings and life-support systems for the crew members, who will fly in immersion suits. The fuselage and systems receive special anti-corrosion treatment and a new fire-control radar will be capable of operating in "Sea Mode" and of supporting anti-ship missiles. Russian Naval Aviation will need at least 40 Ka-52Ks, the first of which was tentatively slated to enter squadron service by early 2015, coinciding with the delivery of the first carrier. The first of four Ka-52Ks ordered for the Russian Navy flew on the 7 March 2015; the Navy also has option on a further 28 helicopters. The Ka-52K has passed all tests and was ready for serial production as of September 2020.
Kamov Ka-52K Katran attack helicopter (Picture source : Facebook page of Rostec)
Following the Russian annexation of Crimea, the sale of the Mistrals was cancelled and they have since been sold to Egypt. Russia won the Egyptian tender for providing deck helicopters Ka-52K for the Egyptian Mistral carriers.
The Kamov Ka-27 (NATO reporting name: 'Helix') is was developed for the Soviet Navy, and is currently in service in various countries including Russia, Ukraine, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and India. Variants include the Ka-29 assault transport, the Ka-28 downgraded export version, and the Ka-32 for civilian use.
Kamov Ka-27M Helix ASW helicopter (Picture source: Facebook page of Rostec)
