Russia Naval Aviation to Receive 8 Modernized Ka-27M Helicopters in December

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The Russian Naval Aviation will receive first eight modernized Ka-27M anti-submarine helicopters in December, navy spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Igor Dygalo said Tuesday.

Anti-submarine helicopter Ka-27 hovering over the Guards' missile cruiser Varyag - Sputnik International
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — He stressed that in accordance with the technical requirements of Russia's Navy General Command a new search system, radio acoustic system and modernized aviation electronics were installed on the helicopters.

"The Naval Aviation of the Russian Navy plans to receive first eight modernized Ka-27M helicopters in December 2016," Dygalo said.

The modernization works were conducted by Russia's Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise.

The Ka-27 is a ship-based anti-submarine helicopter. The helicopter can be also used for search and rescue operations and evacuation.

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