A russian Ka-27 helicopter was destroyed within the confines of temporarily occupied Crimea. This update came from Dmytro Pletenchuk, the spokesperson for the Ukrainian Naval Forces, who shared the news on his Facebook page on April 10.
“Minus one russian Ka-27 helicopter in Crimea. Was looking for something. Found it,” Dmytro Pletenchuk noted.
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The Kamov Ka-27 is a military helicopter originally developed for the Soviet Navy, and still used by russia today. This helicopter is known for its unique coaxial rotor design, which eliminates the need for a tail rotor. This design gives the helicopter a number of advantages, including improved maneuverability and handling in low-speed flight, as well as a smaller footprint which makes it easier to operate from ships.
The Ka-27 helicopter was designed to perform a variety of naval tasks, including anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, search and rescue, and electronic warfare. There are a number of different variants of the Ka-27 helicopter, each with its own specific mission focus.
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