Kamov Ka-10
| Company type | Military helicopter |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founder | Nikolay Kamov |
| Headquarters | Soviet Union |
| Products | Single-seat observation helicopter |
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The Kamov Ka-10 (NATO reporting name Hat or Hattie) was a Soviet single-seat observation helicopter that took to the skies for the first time in 1949.
Design and development
Building upon the earlier Kamov Ka-8, designed by Nikolay Kamov, who established his own design bureau (OKB) in 1948 following the Ka-8's success, the Ka-10 retained a similar structural concept.[1] This model featured an exposed steel-tube frame supporting the engine, pilot's seat, and two three-bladed coaxial rotor systems.[2] However, it was larger than its predecessor and incorporated an updated transmission and rotor hub design. It was powered by a newly developed 55 horsepower (41 kW) Ivchenko AI-4 flat-four engine specifically created for this helicopter.[1][3][4]
Operational history
The Ka-10 completed its initial flight in September 1949.[3] Subsequently, three additional prototypes were produced and assessed by Soviet Naval Aviation. One Ka-10 was showcased at the 1950 Tushino Air Display, and notably, on 7 December 1950, it achieved the first Soviet helicopter landing on a ship's deck.[1][3]
In 1954, an upgraded variant designated the Ka-10M was manufactured in a batch of twelve for the Maritime Border Troops. These helicopters featured twin tail fins replacing the original single vertical fin found on the Ka-10, along with modified rotors and control mechanisms.[1][3]
Variants
- Ka-10
- Single-seat observation helicopter.
- Ka-10M
- Enhanced model equipped with dual tailfins and rudders.
Operators
Specifications
Notes
Bibliography
- Alexander, Jean. Russian Aircraft since 1940. London: Purnell Book Services, 1975. ISBN 978-0-37010-025-8.
- Apostolo, Giorgio. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters. New York: Bonanza Books, 1984. ISBN 0-517-439352.
- Gunston, Bill. The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875–1995. London: Osprey, 1995. ISBN 1-85532-405-9.
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