The Kamov Ka-10 (NATO reporting name Hat or Hattie) was a Soviet single-seat observation helicopter that first flew in 1949.
Design and development
The Ka-10 was a development of Nikolay Kamov's earlier Ka-8, which had been successful enough to allow Kamov to set up his own OKB (design bureau) in 1948. It was larger, however, with a revised transmission and rotor hub design, and a new engine specially designed for the helicopter, the Ivchenko AI-4 flat-four.
Operational history
The Ka-10 made its maiden flight in September 1949.
Specifications
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Notes
Bibliography
- Alexander, Jean. Russian Aircraft since 1940. London: Purnell Book Services, 1975. .
- Apostolo, Giorgio. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters. New York: Bonanza Books, 1984. .
- Gunston, Bill. The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1875–1995. London: Osprey, 1995. .