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.