Ansat Russian Light Utility Helicopter
Ansat
Utility Helicopter
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Basic Information
Name
Ansat Russian Light Utility Helicopter
Designation
Ansat
Alternate Designation
Ansat; Kazan Ansat
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Kazan Helicopters
Date of Introduction
2013
Description
The Ansat Russian Light Utility Helicopter is a Russian light, multipurpose helicopter manufactured by Kazan Helicopters. The Ansat is of classic construction. It takes a pilot and 10 passengers (one of them sits next to the pilot). The fuselage has a pair of doors in the pilot's cab, and a pair of upwards and downwards opening side doors in the transport compartment. After the seats have been removed, it can take 1000 kg of cargo inside. On an external hook, it can take 1300 kg of load. It is powered by two PW207K turboshaft engines, which produce 630 shp each. It features a four-blade main rotor and a two-blade tail rotor.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
2
Engine
Turboshaft (470 hp)
Max Speed
275.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
220.0 km/h
Endurance
2.44 hrs
Variants
Ansat
Basic version, 2 prototypes built.
Ansat-M
Modernised Ansat with reduced empty weight and increased fuel. Series production planned from 2022.
Ansat-NT
Proposed further modified next-generation version, powered by two VK-800V or 520 kW (700 shp) Klimov VK-650V turboshaft engines and with new four- or five-bladed main rotor.
Ansat-O
Flying laboratory for testing of avionic equipment for naval helicopters.
Ansat-U
Special military-training version with three-wheel chassis and double-winged cargo doors.
Ansat-UM
Military medevac for 4 stretchers.
Ansat-1K
Version certified only for cargo transport.
Ansat-1M
Version with hydro-mechanical control system KSU-A instead of the fly-by-wire control system.
Ansat-2RC
Derived from the civilian version and equipped with a 12.7mm (0.5 inch) machine gun above the front skid support, as well as four hardpoints spread across two stub wings. The company has already displayed the helicopter carrying a mixture of rocket launcher tubes, bombs and anti-aircraft missiles.
System
Alternative Designation
Ansat; Kazan Ansat
Type
Light Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Kazan Helicopters
Crew
2 ea
Passengers
8 ea
Blades, Main Rotor
4 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor
2 ea
Number of Engines
2 ea
Number of Hard Points
INA
Maximum Internal Payload Capacity
1,230 kg
Maximum Underslung Payload
1,300 kg
Landing Gear
Twin skids with Kazan transverse shock-absorbers; tail bumper to protect anti-torque rotor. Wheels optional; tricycle configuration, with Yaroslav tyres and Gidroagregat (Balashikha) brakes. Optional emergency notation system.
Dimensions
Length, with Tailboom
13.54 m
Length, without Tailboom
6.91 m
Height
3.56 m
Main Gear Tread
2.50 m
Cabin Length
5.70 m
Cabin Height
1.37 m
Cabin Width
1.77 m
Cabin Volume
8.0 cu m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
3,600 kg
Maximum Internal Payload Capacity
1,230 kg
Maximum Underslung Payload
1,300 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-207K
Engine Type
Turboshaft
Engine Power
470 kW (630 shp) each
Fuel Capacity
707 liters
Maximum Speed
275 km/h
Cruise Speed
220 km/h
Economical Speed
140 km/h
Range
515 km
Ceiling
4,800 m
Hovering out of Ground Effect
2,500 m
Rate of Climb
13 m/sec
Endurance
Passenger/Transport: 2.44 hrs;
Emergency Rescue: 1.80 hrs;
Patrol: 2.90 hrs
Main Weapon System
Note
Optional external rocket and machine gun pods.
Radar and Avionic Systems
Navigation Radar
Provision in nosecone.
Avionics
Avionika FBW controls comprise quadruples electronic system and duplex hydraulic system. Automatic flight control is standard on all piloting functions and optional on navigation functions. Current FBW system to be replaced by KSU-A digital control system. Main transmission drives two alternators (each 200V, 400Hz), two generators (each 27V), two fans and two hydraulic fuel pumps for separate systems. Standard Russian avionics and instruments (apart from prototypes' BAE Systems North America engine parameters display, which to be replaced by Ulyanovsk BISK-A system); full Western avionics fit available as an option.
Protection
Hull
Aluminium alloy fuselage; sparing use of composites; layered glass fibre main rotor blades, window frames and nosecone.
Stealth Properties
None
Heat Signature Reduction
No
Add on Armor
INA
EW Counter Measures/CCM
INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares)
INA
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
—
Height
3.56 m
Weight
3600 kg
Operators (5)
Russia
China
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Eritrea
Mexico
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