Our patented ram scoop hydrofoil allows the Kamov to refill from fresh water and sea water sources in less than 60 seconds with Water Bambi Bucket System (capacity 5,000 litres External / Underslung Load) or Simplex Fire Attack System (capacity 3,500 litres Internal Belly Tank).
Our record for Palangkaraya firefighting mission October-November 2009 are 1,735 times water bombing mission in 50 days with 150 flight hours. And thousands flight hours with more million tons of water have been dropped until 2021.
A flexible hose snorkel features a high pressure impeller and can draw water from any water source 18 inches (45 cm) or deeper as fast as 60 seconds. The 2,850 gallon (~13,000 liter) tank drops water, retardant, or foam mix. Microprocessor controlled tank doors offer two individual coverage level options.
The Kamov Ka-32A, Ka-32C, Ka-32T and Ka-32A-11BC Firefighter is the most versatile, powerful, and cost effective aerial firefighter in the world. Since certification in 1989, the Kamov Ka-32A and Ka-32A-11BC Firefighter has seen worldwide service.
2018 Records
Callsign | Date Operation | Flight Hours | Bombing | Water Discharge |
PK-IKR | Aug 1 to Sept 28 1 month 28 days | 302.28 | 3,260 | 16,000,000 litres |
RA-31009 | Aug 5 to Oct 20 2 months 16 days | 241.38 | 1,575 | 7,875,000 litres |
RA-31034 | Jul 31 to Oct 22 2 months 23 days | 294.20 | 1,471 | 7,355,000 litres |
Total | 7 months 7 days | 838.26 | 6,306 | 31,530,000 |
2019 Records
Callsign | Date Operation | Flight Hours | Bombing | Water Discharge |
PK-IKR | Feb 26 to Nov 11 8 months 17 days | 521.98 | 7,386 | 36,930,000 litres |
RA-31009 | Aug 7 to Nov 2 2 months 27 days | 296.33 | 3,666 | 18,330,000 litres |
RA-31034 | Jul 11 to Nov 9 3 months 30 days | 324.87 | 3,432 | 17,160,000 litres |
Total | 15 months 14 days | 1,143.18 | 14,484 | 72,420,000 |
2020 Records
Callsign | Date Operation | Flight Hours | Bombing | Water Discharge |
PK-IKR | Feb 26 to Nov 11 8 months 17 days | 150.58 | 2,457 | 12,285,000 litres |
RA-31110 | Aug 7 to Nov 2 2 months 27 days | 95.00 | 1,230 | 6,150,000 litres |
Total | 11 months 14 days | 245.58 | 3,687 | 18,435,000 |