Kamov Ka-65
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Russia |
Key people | Andrey Boginskiy (company head) |
| Products | Helicopters |
| Parent | Russian Helicopters |
Kamov Ka-65 Minoga (Russian: "Минога", meaning Lamprey) represents a helicopter development initiative by Kamov aimed at succeeding the Ka-27 within the Russian Navy fleet.
Design and development
The Minoga helicopter project is part of a program commissioned by the Russian Defence Ministry on 28 November 2014.[1]
In June 2019, images surfaced online depicting what is believed to be a prototype of the Minoga.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
During the Army-2020 exhibition, Russian Helicopters formalized an agreement with the Russian Defence Ministry to commence initial research and development phases for the advanced Minoga helicopter. Company head Andrey Boginskiy indicated that this phase involves constructing a test platform, conducting ground trials on systems, components, and structural parts, with completion targeted for 2023.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
The Minoga is intended to fully replace the Ka-27 across all operational roles, including anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue missions, assault and transport functions, as well as airborne early warning duties.[1]
Flight testing was projected to start between 2025 and 2026 as of 2020.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name