Russia prepares for Ka-27M series upgrade

The Ka-27M incorporates an upgraded tactical command system that includes new acoustic and magnetic anomaly detection systems, and an active phased array radar. Russian Helicopters RUSSIAN HELICOPTERS has announced it is ready to launch the series upgrade of Ka-27M shipborne helicopters for the Russian MoD. According to an August 23 company statement, the first modernised Ka-27M has already completed factory tests. Upgrade work on the Ka-27M is being conducted under a government defence contract. Series production of the Ka-27M upgrade