The Ka-31 is based on the airframe of the Ka-27 with a wider cockpit.
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The Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopter. -
The Ka-31 with the antenna for the Oko early warning radar deployed. -
The 6m² radar antenna is stowed flat against the underside of the... -
The Ka-31 is based on the airframe of the Ka-27 with a wider cockpit. -
The Oko radar is capable of simultaneously tracking 40 targets. The antenna... -
The Ka-31 AEW helicopter entered service with the Indian Navy in April 2003. -
The helicopter is powered by two Klimov TV3-117VMAR turboshaft engines, rated... -
The Ka-31 has a speed of 100km/h and an endurance of 2.5 hours on patrol.