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КА-32 is a middle class multipurpose helicopter designed for cargo transportation.
КА-32 helicopter is a modification of КА-27ПС, designed especially for civil use considering successful deck start of КА-25 and КА-27.
Initially КА-32 was supposed to be used mainly for ice observation in the extreme Arctic conditions with day-night capability. Nevertheless KA-32 was later modified as multipurpose all-weather helicopter:
• for rescue purposes,
• transportation,
• unloading of vessels and maintenance operations at oil platforms,
• crane operations during equipment installation,
• transportation of fine wood,
• patrol service
and other purposes.
The helicopter is equipped with advanced navigation complex with airborne electronic computer, surveillance radar station, anti-icing systems and dedicated equipment.
КА-32 is a unique modification to be operated as a cargo carrier with external load and as a «flying crane» for assembling high-rise constructions. Coaxial configuration of КА-32 main rotor system has a number of crucial advantages in hovering and maneuver capability that enables the helicopter to execute complicated erecting works.
Nowadays more than 170 helicopters of КА-32 family are operated in more than 30 countries of the world.
