The Kazan Ansat is a new light multi-purpose civilian helicopter “ANSAT” with hydromechanical control system of JSC “Kazan Helicopter Plant. The Ansat is of a classic construction. It takes a pilot and 10 passengers (one of them sits next to the pilot).
| Role | Multipurpose utility helicopter |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kazan Helicopters |
| First flight | 17 August 1999 |
| Introduction | 28 August 2013 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Russian Air Force |
| Produced | 1998–present |
Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 1–2
- Capacity:
- 7–8 passengers
- 2 stretchers and 3 attendants
- 1,234 kg (2,721 lb) internal
- Length: 13.76 m (45 ft 2 in)
- Height: 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in)
- Empty weight: 1,900 kg (4,189 lb)
- Gross weight: 3,000 kg (6,614 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 3,600 kg (7,937 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW207K turboshaft engines, 470 kW (630 shp) each
- Main rotor diameter: 11.5 m (37 ft 9 in)
- Main rotor area: 103.87 m2 (1,118.0 sq ft)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 275 km/h (171 mph, 148 kn)
- Cruise speed: 220 km/h (140 mph, 120 kn)
- Never exceed speed: 285 km/h (177 mph, 154 kn)
- Range: 515 km (320 mi, 278 nmi)
- Endurance: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Service ceiling: 4,800 m (15,700 ft)
- Rate of climb: 21.5 m/s (4,230 ft/min)
Photos Rob Vogelaar