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Ka-175 (Ка-175)

Kamov Design Bureau · Russia

Russian multifunctional military VTOL UAV with two three-bladed coaxial main rotors driven by a gas-turbine engine (~210 km/h). Designed for maritime ISR up to ~7000 m, reconnaissance of sea areas ~400-500 km, transferring targeting data to strike ships alongside Ka-52K. Reported at mock-up stage.

CountryRussia
SubtypeUnmanned coaxial-rotor helicopter (VTOL UAV)
RoleNaval ISR / targeting
Russian-madetrue
ClassificationVTOL UAV (rotary-wing)
Missionmaritime ISR, reconnaissance, over-the-horizon targeting
Datalinktargeting data transfer to ships
Operatorsintended for Russian Navy
Frame typeHelicopter / single-rotor
PropulsionGas-turbine engine; 2x three-bladed contra-rotating main rotors
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodvertical takeoff (VTOL)
Autonomy levelremotely piloted with autopilot
Recovery methodvertical landing (VTOL)
Max speed (km/h)210
Standard sensorsEO/IR ISR payload, radar (planned)
Production statusConcept/mock-up
Combat radius (km)500
Service ceiling (m)7000
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/ka-175.htm