Changgok Chk-14
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| Chk-14 | |
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| File:Tsk-14T.png | |
| Chk-14KPM | |
| Role | multi-purpose military helicopter |
| National origin |  DSRA
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| Manufacturer | Changgok Design Bureau |
| First flight | 10 June 1978 |
| Introduction | 1981 |
| Status | In production |
| Primary user | DSRA  Anikatia
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| Produced | 1978–present |
| Number built | 300+ |
| Unit cost |
Chk-14CX: UR$14.5 million (flyaway cost, 2014)
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The Changgok Chk-14 is a twin turboshaft engine, Anikatian multi-purpose military helicopter developed by the Changgok Design Bureau. Originally intended as a utility craft for both civil and naval usage, military interest led to the development of both battlefield and naval variants. The Chk-14 went into operational usage in the early 1980s and was later adopted by the armed forces of various nations, primarily serving in the battlefield utility, anti-armour, search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare roles. Anikatian Navy. It has been in continuous production since 1978, with the latest variants seeing significant upgrades to the avionics and flight systems, improved engines, glass cockpits, increased fuel capacity; and aerial refuelling.
History
The initial design work began in the mid-1960s as a replacement for existing outdated helicopter designs. The helicopter was developed primarily the navy to be used for ferrying and anti-submarine warfare. However the design proved very promising and the air force ordered a number of variants. The first prototype flew in 10 June 1978, but it would not enter service til 1981 by which time the new socialist government had taken power. It was intended to replace the decade-old designs on ships and carriers, it was chosen for it's compact design due to the requirements of fitting in small hangar spaces.
Design
The Chk-14 is a multi-purpose twin-engine battlefield helicopter. It has a co-axial rotor, removing the need for a tail rotor. The helicopter has a tall, compact profile shape to meet the Navy's requirement for transporting aboard a its ships. It can carry 16 troops with equipment, lift 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) of cargo internally or externally by sling. The Chk-14 can be equipped with stub wings at the top of fuselage to carry fuel tanks or various armaments.
Operational History
DSRA/Anikatia
Variants
- Y-14A
- Initial prototype.
- Chk-14E / Chk-14X
- Export helicopter transport variant. It was originally given the designated Chk-14E originally but has been re-designated under the new systems as the current Chk-14X.
- Chk-14CE / Chk-14CX
- Civil Export variant. It was originally given the designated Chk-14CE originally but has been re-designated under the new systems as the current Chk-14CX.
- Chk-14KE / Chk-14KX
- Export maritime utility transport, search and rescue helicopter variant. It was originally given the designated Chk-14KE originally but has been re-designated under the new systems as the current Chk-14KX.
- Chk-14KPE / Chk-14KPX
- Export anti-submarine warfare helicopter variant. It was originally given the designated Chk-14KPE originally but has been re-designated under the new systems as the current Chk-14KPX.
- Chk-14AEW-E / Chk-14AEW-X
- Export airborne electronic warfare helicopter variant. It was originally given the designated Chk-14AEW-E originally but has been re-designated under the new systems as the current Chk-14AEW-X.
- Chk-14T
- land based utility transport variant.
- Chk-14K
- Maritime utility transport, search and rescue helicopter variant.
- Chk-14KP
- Anti-submarine warfare helicopter variant.
- Chk-14AEW
- Airborne electronic warfare helicopter variant.
- Chk-14KTB
- Assault transport variant, with modification for special operations. Features the Advanced new avionics systems, glass cockpit and more powerful engines. Equipped with the in-flight refueling probe, terrain-following radar, color weather map generator, improved weapons capability, and various defensive systems.
- Chk-14KPM
- Advanced Anti-submarine warfare and utility variant with entirely new avionics, improved engines, cockpit significantly updated with a full glass cockpit and air-to-air refueling.
Operators
Current
- Anikatian Navy – Naval Air Arm Approximately 315.
- Anikatian Air Force Approximately 56.
Former operator
- Template:Country data Democratic Socialist Republic of Anikatia Anikatian People's Navy – Anikatian People's Naval Aviation Passed on to successor state.
Specifications (Chk-14T)
General characteristics
- Crew: 4 Pilot, Copilot, Two Specialists
- Capacity: 4,000 kg (8,818 lb) or up to 16 troops
- Length: 11.3 m (37 ft 1 in) ()
- Rotor diameter: 15.8 m (51 ft 10 in) ()
- Height: 5.5 m (18 ft 1 in) ()
- Empty weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lb) ()
- Loaded weight: 11,000 kg (24,251 lb) ()
- Max. takeoff weight: 12,000 kg (26,455 lb) ()
- Powerplant: 2 × Daesungkhu & Namkoong DVT-03P-400M turboshafts, 1,660 kW (2,230 hp), () each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 270 km/h (145 knots, 167 mph)
- Ferry range: 900 km (559 mi; 485 nmi) ()
- Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,404 ft) ()
Armament
Naval: 2 x Torpedoes or 4x Anti-Ship Missiles or 2 x Depth charges.
Attack: 2 x 20mm Cannons, 2 x 70mm rocket pods, 8 x Anti-Tank Missiles
General: 2x 7.62mm Machine Guns
Avionics
Radar, MAD or dipping sonar, sonobuoys
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era