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1949

Kamov Ka-10

When the Ivchenko helicopter engine became available, it was possible to develop the Ka-8 into the Ka-10, with better flight characteristics and reliability. The first Ka-10 flew in September 1949. It was followed by three more prototypes and eight Ka-10M pre-production models; the latter were distinguished by the fact that they had a different rotor assembly and an endplate fin tail unit instead of the single fin of the Ka-10. These helicopters were tested at length, but did not enter production or service.

G.Apostolo "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Helicopters", 1984

Kamov Ka-10

Success of Ka-8 enabled Kamov to open his own OKB in 1948, by which time he had completed drawings for this improved end enlarged (but still single-seat) machine. Structure similar but refined. Engine completely new, designed by Ivchenko for this application with two stages of reduction gearing, freewheel with centrifugal clutch and improved power split between rotors. Electric started and engine-driven cooling fan. First hover by D.K.Yefremov September 1949. Four built, tested by AV-MF, first Soviet deck landing 7 Dec 1950, minor improvements in Ka-10M. 12 built for Coast Guard 1954. ASCC reporting name "Hat".

Bill Gunston "The Osprey's Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft", 2000

Kamov Ka-10

Technical data for Ka-10

Crew: 1, engine: 1 x AI-4G pistone engine, rated at 40kW, rotor diameter: 5.8m, fuselage length: 3.9m, height: 2.5m, width: 1.97m, take-off weight: 370kg, max speed: 115km/h, service ceiling: 2500m, range: 170km

Kamov Ka-10

Technical data for Ka-10

Crew: 1, engine: 1 x AI-4G pistone engine, rated at 40kW, rotor diameter: 5.8m, fuselage length: 3.9m, height: 2.5m, width: 1.97m, take-off weight: 370kg, max speed: 115km/h, service ceiling: 2500m, range: 170km

Kamov Ka-10

Comments
Scott, e-mail, 14.08.2022reply

Does literally anyone have a photo of the Ivchenko AI-4G or V series engine on this aircraft? Been scouring the internet for a shot of it, and unable to really find a detailed shot.

Cheers.

biletul zilei, e-mail, 17.11.2010reply

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chinlin, e-mail, 08.07.2012reply

I would suggest kamov company to reproduce this ka-8 or ka-10 for sport ultra-light helicopter (non-faa) for sport flying. that would be a big market!!

kiran, e-mail, 20.04.2009reply

will u send me model sketch of your project let me know something about your project please

lino, e-mail, 10.05.2008reply

Wonderfull. We forgot where we came from

roman, e-mail, 06.04.2008reply

i am looking around for infos about ka 8 ka10 since 20 years already ! I tried to write to kamov, with no result ! :-( Last year i get an russian vid of the bginning with helicopters ! ;-)
I was so happy : i could see the ka 10 in flying ation ! COOOL ! it was better as christmas or birthday ! ;-)

juan nacarino, e-mail, 26.02.2008reply

i am pilot helicopter and test pilot UH-1H, bolkow BO-105 and MI-17 in peruvian national police

mazensamy, e-mail, 29.11.2007reply

why u are not make a palne for that one for sale

Goran Antic, e-mail, 01.08.2007reply

Helicopter seen on the last picture (production line) is Ka-8. You can see one vertical tail and diferrent engine.

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