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− | {{Specs-Card|code=ka_29}} | + | {{Specs-Card |
+ | |code=ka_29 | ||
+ | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --> | <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --> | ||
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet attack helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet attack helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Heli-Flight}} | ||
''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' | ''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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− | ! | + | ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics |
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,000 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,000 m) | ||
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ||
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! AB !! RB | ! AB !! RB | ||
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− | | ___ || ___ || {{Specs|ceiling}} | + | ! Stock |
+ | | ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} | ||
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− | ! | + | ! Upgraded |
− | + | | ___ || ___ | |
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− | | ___ || ___ | ||
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|} | |} | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Heli-Armour}} | ||
''Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.'' | ''Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.'' | ||
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+ | === Modifications and economy === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Economy}} | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
+ | {{Specs-Heli-Armaments}} | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
− | ''Describe the offensive armament of the | + | {{Specs-Heli-Offensive}} |
+ | <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the helicopter, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in battle, also what ammunition belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' --> | ||
+ | {{main|2A42 (30 mm)|GShG-7.62 (7.62 mm)}} | ||
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+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
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+ | * A choice between two presets: | ||
+ | ** 1 x 7.62 mm GShG-7.62 machine gun (2,000 rpg) | ||
+ | ** 1 x 30 mm 2A42 cannon (200 rpg) + 1 x 7.62 mm GShG-7.62 machine gun (2,000 rpg) | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
− | ''Describe the | + | {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}} |
+ | <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' --> | ||
+ | {{main|9M114 Shturm|S-8KO|GSh-23-2 (23 mm)}} | ||
− | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | |
− | '' | + | |
+ | * Without load | ||
+ | * 80 x S-8KO rockets | ||
+ | * 4 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 1,000 total) | ||
+ | * 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles | ||
+ | * 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total) + 40 x S-8KO rockets | ||
+ | * 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | ''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' | + | ''Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' | + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * Surprisingly nimble for its tubby looks | ||
+ | * Small profile | ||
+ | * Can use the lethal 9M114 Shturm ATGMs alongside rockets and gunpods for use against ground targets | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * Minigun is rifle-calibre, useless against heavy armour | ||
+ | * No air-to-air missiles, vulnerable versus other aircraft and helicopters | ||
+ | * Lacks thermal vision, can only use basic infrared image intensifiers | ||
+ | * Low ammo count for cannons, can run out of ammo very quickly | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
− | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the helicopter in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' | + | <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the helicopter in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> |
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+ | === [[wt:en/news/6612-development-kamov-ka-29-nimble-fatboy-en|Devblog]] === | ||
+ | Development of the Ka-29 began in 1973, after engineers at the Kamov Design Bureau decided to create an attack transport variant of the Ka-27, which itself had successfully undertaken its maiden flight that year. Initially, the machine was to be designated Ka-252TB, but was later changed to Ka-29. The Ka-29 was intended to support amphibious naval operations by providing fire support for advancing troops. | ||
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+ | After some development work, the prototype of the Ka-29 was ready for testing and conducted its maiden flight in July 1976. Testing was successfully completed by 1979, with the Ka-29 entering mass production in 1984. Shortly after, the Ka-29 entered service with the Soviet Navy in 1985, serving aboard the newly commissioned Ivan Rogov-class landing ships. | ||
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+ | Production of the Ka-29 lasted until 1988, with about 60 units of the type being built. This helicopter saw combat in Chechnya in 2000-2001, few units served in police special operations branches. The Ka-29 is still in service with the Russian and foreign navies, more than three decades after its initial introduction to service. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
− | ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' | + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> <gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> |
+ | File:Ka-29 WTWallpaper 01.jpg| | ||
+ | File:Ka-29 WTWallpaper 02.jpg| | ||
+ | File:Ka-29 WTWallpaper 03.jpg| | ||
+ | File:Ka-29 WTWallpaper 04.jpg| | ||
+ | File:Ka-29 WTWallpaper 05.jpg| | ||
+ | File:Ka-29 WTWallpaper 06.jpg| | ||
+ | File:Ka-29 WTWallpaper 07.jpg| | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the helicopter;'' | * ''reference to the series of the helicopter;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | <!--Paste links to sources and external resources, such as: | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the helicopter;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the helicopter;'' | ||
− | * ''other literature.''--> | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
* [[wt:en/news/6612-development-kamov-ka-29-nimble-fatboy-en|[Devblog] Kamov Ka-29: Nimble Fatboy]] | * [[wt:en/news/6612-development-kamov-ka-29-nimble-fatboy-en|[Devblog] Kamov Ka-29: Nimble Fatboy]] |
Revision as of 19:09, 25 January 2021
Contents
Description
The Ka-29 is a rank VI Soviet attack helicopter with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) | |
---|---|---|---|
AB | RB | ||
Stock | ___ | ___ | 5400 |
Upgraded | ___ | ___ |
Survivability and armour
Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Ka-29 is armed with:
- A choice between two presets:
- 1 x 7.62 mm GShG-7.62 machine gun (2,000 rpg)
- 1 x 30 mm 2A42 cannon (200 rpg) + 1 x 7.62 mm GShG-7.62 machine gun (2,000 rpg)
Suspended armament
The Ka-29 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 80 x S-8KO rockets
- 4 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 1,000 total)
- 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles
- 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons (250 rpg = 500 total) + 40 x S-8KO rockets
- 8 x 9M114 Shturm missiles + 40 x S-8KO rockets
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in a helicopter, the features of using the helicopter in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Surprisingly nimble for its tubby looks
- Small profile
- Can use the lethal 9M114 Shturm ATGMs alongside rockets and gunpods for use against ground targets
Cons:
- Minigun is rifle-calibre, useless against heavy armour
- No air-to-air missiles, vulnerable versus other aircraft and helicopters
- Lacks thermal vision, can only use basic infrared image intensifiers
- Low ammo count for cannons, can run out of ammo very quickly
History
Devblog
Development of the Ka-29 began in 1973, after engineers at the Kamov Design Bureau decided to create an attack transport variant of the Ka-27, which itself had successfully undertaken its maiden flight that year. Initially, the machine was to be designated Ka-252TB, but was later changed to Ka-29. The Ka-29 was intended to support amphibious naval operations by providing fire support for advancing troops.
After some development work, the prototype of the Ka-29 was ready for testing and conducted its maiden flight in July 1976. Testing was successfully completed by 1979, with the Ka-29 entering mass production in 1984. Shortly after, the Ka-29 entered service with the Soviet Navy in 1985, serving aboard the newly commissioned Ivan Rogov-class landing ships.
Production of the Ka-29 lasted until 1988, with about 60 units of the type being built. This helicopter saw combat in Chechnya in 2000-2001, few units served in police special operations branches. The Ka-29 is still in service with the Russian and foreign navies, more than three decades after its initial introduction to service.
Media
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the helicopter;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Kamov Design Bureau | |
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Attack | Ka-29 · Ka-50 · Ka-52 |
USSR helicopters | |
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Attack | |
Hound | Mi-4AV |
Hip | Mi-8AMTSh · Mi-8TV |
Hind | Mi-24A · ▂Mi-24D · Mi-24P · Mi-24V · Mi-35M |
Havoc | Mi-28N · Mi-28NM |
Helix | Ka-29 |
Hokum | Ka-50 · Ka-52 |