| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Ka-8 |
| Function | Observation, liaison |
| Year | 1947 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Engines | 1*44.5hp M-76 |
| Rotor diameter | 5.6m |
| Length | ? |
| Width (with rotors) | ? |
| Empty weight | 183kg |
| Loaded weight | 275kg |
| Rotor (disk) load | 11.0 |
| Power load (kg/hp) | 6.12 |
| Maximum Speed | 80km/h |
| Static Ceiling | 50m |
| Dynamic Ceiling | 250m |
| Range | - |
Ka-8, N.I.Kamov
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The Ka-8 was a single-seat helicopter with a 27hp M-76 motorcycle engine, boosted to 45hp by using alcohol for fuel. Extremely simple design, just a platform with two inflatable pontoons as a landing gear.
Rotor blades are reinforced wood. Flight control - by rotors only.
Three built, many successful research, training and demonstration flights performed, including Aviation Parade in Summer 1948, Tushino.
Precursor of the Ka-10.
Sources [6], Vol.2 p.442;
More Links...
- Ka-8, Kamov
- Ka-8/Ka-10 at Virtual Aircraft Museum
