Services - Firefighting

 

Kamov Ka-32A Helicopter HL 9288 in Action for Water Bombing Process with Simplex Fire Attack System (Internal Belly Tank) in Pekanbaru Area, 2007.

Kamov Ka-32A Helicopter HL 9289 in Action for Water Bombing Process with Water Bambi Bucket (External Tank) in Palangkaraya, 2009.

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

CallsignDate OperationFlight HoursBombingWater Discharge
PK-IKRAug 1 to Sept 28
1 month 28 days
302.283,26016,000,000 litres
RA-31009Aug 5 to Oct 20
2 months 16 days
241.381,5757,875,000 litres
RA-31034Jul 31 to Oct 22
2 months 23 days
294.201,4717,355,000 litres
Total7 months 7 days838.266,30631,530,000

2019 Records

CallsignDate OperationFlight HoursBombingWater Discharge
PK-IKRFeb 26 to Nov 11
8 months 17 days
521.987,38636,930,000 litres
RA-31009Aug 7 to Nov 2
2 months 27 days
296.333,66618,330,000 litres
RA-31034Jul 11 to Nov 9
3 months 30 days
324.873,43217,160,000 litres
Total15 months 14 days1,143.1814,48472,420,000

2020 Records

CallsignDate OperationFlight HoursBombingWater Discharge
PK-IKRFeb 26 to Nov 11
8 months 17 days
150.582,45712,285,000 litres
RA-31110Aug 7 to Nov 2
2 months 27 days
95.001,2306,150,000 litres
Total11 months 14 days245.583,68718,435,000
 

 

KAMOV
Ka-32A-11BC is the largest helicopter registered in Indonesia

 
MTOW11,000 kg
Twin Engine Klimov TV3-117 VMA2,400 shp
Max Cruising Speed230 km/h
Operating Speed (water bombing)100 km/h
Service Ceiling5,000 m
Hover Ceiling3,700 m
Max Range700 km
Max Flight endurance3.0 h
Burning Fuel Jet A-1 AVTUR920 ltr/h
Heavylifting Capacity *)5,000 kg
Crew on board3 person
Pax12 person
 

  *) Subject to distance, altitude & fuel carried

 

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