The Ka-60 is designed for cargo transportation to the combat areas, search and rescue operations, as well as for the landing missions and patrol activities.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Russian Defense Ministry considers the possibility of purchasing military transport modification of the Ka-60 Kasatka (Killer Whale) multirole helicopter, the deputy CEO for Production and Innovations at the Russian Helicopters company said Thursday.
The first flight of military transport modification of Ka-60 helicopter is expected to take place in summer, he added.
The Ka-60 is designed for cargo transportation to the combat areas, search and rescue operations, as well as for the landing missions and patrol activities.
Russian Helicopters, part of the Rostec state corporation, is the sole helicopter design and production firm in Russia
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