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The KH-27 is an Imperial helicopter developed for the Imperial Navy and currently in service with various countries including Huvakia. The helicopter was developed for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare. Design work began in 1969 and the first prototype flew in 1973. The KH-27 is unique in the aviation community due to its coaxial rotors. Due to the lack of a tailrotor the KH-27 has a reducded footprint aboard the various ships of the Imperial Navy. | The KH-27 is an Imperial helicopter developed for the Imperial Navy and currently in service with various countries including Huvakia. The helicopter was developed for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare. Design work began in 1969 and the first prototype flew in 1973. The KH-27 is unique in the aviation community due to its coaxial rotors. Due to the lack of a tailrotor the KH-27 has a reducded footprint aboard the various ships of the Imperial Navy. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:30, 17 June 2020
KH-27 "Dragonfly" | |
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Type | Anti-submarine warfare helicopter |
Place of origin | Huvakia |
Service history | |
In service | 1982 - Present |
Used by | Huvakian Armed Forces |
Production history | |
Designer | Huvakian Helicopters |
Designed | 1980 |
Manufacturer | Huvakian Helicopters United Imperial Aeronautics |
Produced | 1981-Present |
Specifications | |
Weight | 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) |
Length | 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in) |
Height | 5.5 m (18 ft 1 in) |
Diameter | 15.8 m ( 51 ft 10 in) |
Crew | 1-3 |
Passengers | 16 |
Main armament | 1 x torpedo or 36 sonarbuoys |
Secondary armament | 1 x 12.7mm machine gun Four external hardpoints |
Operational range | 980 km (610 mi) |
Speed | 270 km/h (170 mph) |
The KH-27 is an Imperial helicopter developed for the Imperial Navy and currently in service with various countries including Huvakia. The helicopter was developed for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare. Design work began in 1969 and the first prototype flew in 1973. The KH-27 is unique in the aviation community due to its coaxial rotors. Due to the lack of a tailrotor the KH-27 has a reducded footprint aboard the various ships of the Imperial Navy.