Kamov Ka-22

The Kamov Ka-22 Vintokrylwas a rotorcraft developed by Kamov for the Soviet Air Force. The experimental transport aircraft combined the capabilities of a helicopter for vertical take-off and landing with those of a fixed-wing aircraft for cruise. The Ka-22 carried a large payload, having a hold comparable in size to the Antonov An-12. Eight world records for altitude and speed were set by the Ka-22 in its class, none of which have since been broken. The Ka-22 first lifted from the ground on 17 June 1959, and made its first untethered flight on 15 August 1959. Serious control difficulties were encountered, leading to orders being postponed until the problems were solved, and in July 1960 an order was received to manufacture three more Ka-22s. On 12 August 1964, while involved in Soviet Air Force testing, 01-03 was destroyed. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled turn to the right, and in efforts to correct the Ka-22 pitched into a steep dive. The order was given to abandon the aircraft, and three of the crew survived, but Col S.G. Brovtsev, who was flying, and technician A.F. Rogov, were killed. After this, the Ka-22 was abandoned, with the Mil Mi-6 having already taken on the heavy helicopter role. Eventually the two surviving machines, 01-02 and 01-04, were scrapped. The Ka-22 was only seen once by western observers during the Cold War during an Aviation Day display in Moscow on 9 July 1961.

As you probably have already noticed the nose of the aircraft differs from that of the prototype by having no glassing,
this is due to game limitation of window size and shape. When flying the aircaft handles well, easily controlled and a very capable machine. Best results are achieved with a crew of 2. It is ideal for trasporting smaller vehicles, as well as other types of cargo. Comes with a winch system so that it is possible to load goods containers which are equipped with rope anchors. In the cargo hold there are 4 mag alls for extra security of trasported vehicles. As per prototype, if not handled well, the aircraft can and will fall into unrecoverable maneuver. Thus I recommend careful control while in the air. Here are some basic characteristics:

• Lenght : 26,75 [m]
• Wing Span : 24,25 [m]
• Height : 9 [m]
• Internal Length : 12,5 [m]
• Internal Width : 2,75 [m]
• Internal Height : 2,75/ 3,5 [m]
• Fuel Capacity : 13 580 [L] (each wing)
• Max Speed : 360 [kph]
• Cruise Speed : 230 [kph]
• Max Range : about 140 [km]

In order to use this aircraft, first you have to fold the main rotors as they would hit the hangar doors.

1. Fold main rotos by climbing on top and pressing q/e on the rotor block.
2. Head to the cocpit and turn the parking brake off.
3. Next using the supplied towing vehicle, drive the aircraft out of the hangar.
4. Once satisfied with the position, enable the parking brake and unfold the rotors.
5. Dissconect the towing vehicle. Here you can also decide if you want to take it with you.
6. Now, you can head to the cocpit one last time.
7. Engage throttle (recommended setting is about 70), fuel pumps and both compressors.
8. When engines ingnite, turn-off the compressors.
9. Ready to take-off !