The Russian firefighting helicopter Ka-32A11M, introduced at the international aviation fair Dubai Airshow 2023, attracted the attention of American fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet pilots. This was reported by RIA News Referring to the stand representatives of the Russian Helicopters helicopter manufacturing holding.
According to the agency, foreign pilots approached the stand during the fair. In most cases, their questions concerned the efficiency and technical characteristics of Ka-32A11M helicopters.
“Surprisingly, [пилоты F-35] The agency’s source said that they were even able to give the names of some of the countries where these helicopters fly.
He added that foreign experts were interested in the Ka-32A11M’s ease of control in high mountains or in high temperature conditions. Similar questions arose because the specified helicopter was equipped with a coaxial rotor design.
In the coaxial helicopter design, two rotors are mounted parallel to the aircraft, rotating in opposite directions around a common geometric axis. This system makes it possible to maintain the most intense drive arrangement while also compensating for the reactive torques of the rotors.
Previously at Rostec announced Production of the first examples of Checkmate fifth generation fighter aircraft.
Source: Gazeta
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