The Ka-3211BC is a multipurpose helicopter used to perform a wide spectrum of tasks: people/cargo transportation, construction-and-assembling operations, loading and unloading of ships on the roadstead and on the move, search and rescue operations, emergency rescue operations, patrolling. To perform these tasks the helicopter is furnished with dedicated removable equipment packages installed as per appropriate application variant.
In the course of design activities special requirements of sea-based deployment were taken into account. Compliance of the helicopter operating reliability, service life and flight safety characteristics with international standard requirements has been provided for. The helicopter is certified by many civil aviation authorities including EASA according to the Russian and International Airworthiness Regulations (FAR-29) in A and B transport categories for VFR/IFR, day/night flights over land and water surfaces under normal and adverse weather conditions. The anti-icing systems of the engines and blades enable helicopter operation under icing conditions.
The helicopter is produced on the line and users in Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, China, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan and some other countries enjoy advantages of its operation.
