Kamov Ka-25 Totally Explained

Everything about Ka-25 Hormone totally explained

The Kamov Ka-25 (NATO reporting name Hormone) is a Russian naval helicopter, designed by Nikolai Il'yich Kamov or V.A. Glushenkov.

Design and development

Ka-25 first flew in 1961. It was produced by the Kamov company. The design of the Ka-25 featured the characteristic coaxial rotor design of Kamov-designed military helicopters. Western equivalents to the "A" model include the SH-2 Seasprite, the Westland Wasp and the Westland Lynx in the light weight anti-submarine role. In this role, it was replaced by the Kamov Ka-27 Helix. Around 140 of the Ka-25 were constructed from 1966 to 1973.

Variants

Ka-25PL and Ka-25BSh (Hormone-A) variants are used in the anti-submarine warfare role, equipped with radar, dipping sonar and a towed MAD and armed with torpedoes and nuclear or conventional depth-charges.
The Ka-25T (Hormone-B) variants are used in the over the horizon (OTH) missile guidance role, for example the Ka-25T targets enemy ships with its radar.
Ka-25PS (Hormone-C): Search and rescue version.
Ka-25BShZ: Mine-sweeping version.
Ka-25B (Hormone-A): Anti-submarine version.
Ka-25F: Proposed attack version.
Ka-25V: Civilian flying crane helicopter. Prototype only.
Ka-25TL: Missile tracking version. Also known as the Ka-25TI and Ka-25IV.

Operators

Bulgarian Navy (withdrawn from service)

Indian Navy

Russian Naval Aviation (replaced with Kamov Ka-27)

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