India gets two repaired Ka-31 helicopters
Russian Helicopters has delivered the first two repaired Ka-31 helicopters from Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise to India, it announced on 6 May.
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise delivered nine Ka-31 helicopters to India in 2004. Of these helicopters, six needed comprehensive repairs before their first scheduled overhaul. They were sent to the manufacturer for repair work. With the first two delivered, the remaining aircraft are due to be returned in the near future.
A total of 14 Ka-31 helicopters were made for India, with a special service centre set up in Goa for their maintenance. Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise specialists travel to this centre every year to service the helicopters.
The Ka-31 is designed for the protection of air and sea space and the early detection of ships or low-flying aerial targets, including winged missiles, helicopters, and planes. The helicopter's equipment identifies the detected targets, captures details regarding their location and trajectory, and transfers information to vessels and armed forces' command posts.
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