How modern is the Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopter participating in the sea parade?

The Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopter is a specialized helicopter for reconnaissance missions, detecting and destroying enemy submarines, firmly protecting the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

During the sea parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, September 2, the Vietnam People's Navy demonstrated its power at sea, contributing to firmly protecting the sea and islands of the Fatherland. Among the modern equipment, the appearance of Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopters, the main fighter aircraft of the Vietnam People's Navy Air Force, attracted attention.

Parade formation at sea this morning

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The Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopter originated from the Soviet Union and is a specialized helicopter for reconnaissance, detection and destruction of enemy submarines, firmly protecting the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

The Ka-28 is 11.3 m long, 5.4 m high, 15.9 m rotor diameter, 2-3 crew, maximum take-off weight 12,000 kg. The helicopter is designed with 2 coaxial propellers rotating in opposite directions (instead of just 1 main propeller like a traditional helicopter), along with 2 turbine engines, so the Ka-28 can reach a maximum speed of 270 km/h, a range of up to 980 km and take off and land in all weather conditions as well as on small ships that other helicopters cannot.

Ka-28 helicopter squadron and ship squadrons take position to participate in the parade.

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In addition, the Ka-28 is equipped with its own life jacket to float on the water in an emergency. In the rear compartment of the aircraft there is a foldable rubber boat that can be inflated with a pull cord in case of an emergency landing at sea.

Regarding the firepower system, the Ka-28 is equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine bombs capable of destroying targets at a depth of 500 m. The helicopter uses Osminog radar capable of scanning the ocean surface, detecting surface targets like a submarine periscope from a distance of 30 km.

The Ka-28 is also equipped with anti-submarine sensors and weapons. These devices will detect and destroy enemy submarines before they pose a danger. The helicopter can drop VGS-3 immersion sonar to detect deep-sea targets and use sonar buoys to determine the exact location of submarines.

Kilo 636 submarine squadron and Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopters maneuver into formation for a parade at sea.

PHOTO: QCHQ

Notably, the Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopter is the piece that creates anti-submarine power for the first pair of Gepard 3.9 ships of the Vietnamese Navy, which lacks anti-submarine capabilities, and adds anti-submarine power to the second pair of Gepard 3.9 ships. These helicopters often accompany Vietnamese missile frigates on missions at sea.

The Ka-28 is a highly deterrent and ready to undertake the most difficult and complicated missions, affirming the position of the Vietnam Navy in protecting the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.
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