Kamov Ka-22

The Kamov Ka-22 Vintokryl (rotor-wing or literally screw-wing) was 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.

record was first broken by the Russian Kamov KA-22 in 1961 with a speed of 221 mph. In the U.S.1
the Kamov Ka-22 (The "Russian Rotodyne"), known in the Soviet Union as the Vintokrulya (Vintokryl) ("Screw Wing"), and dubbed "Hoop" by NATO, also failed to gain government acceptance after several crashes.2

Made by Kamov.

And the Kamov Ka-22 (The "Russian Rotodyne"), known in the Soviet Union as the Vintokrulya (Vintokryl) ("Screw Wing"), and dubbed "Hoop" by NATO, also failed to gain government acceptance after 3
Eng 1 Type
D-25VK turboshafts
Max Speed Mph
220
Ceiling Ft
21000
Eng 1 Kw
4045
Gross Weight Lb
93700
Capacity
16500.0
Similar Aircraft
* Fairey Rotodyne* Mil V-12
Crew
5
Gross Weight Kg
42500
Dia Ft
85
Height In
8
Range Km
450
Dia In
9
Manufacturer
Kamov
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
First Flight
15
Max Speed Kmh
350
Height Ft
10
Origin
Soviet Union
National Origin
Soviet Union
Met Or Eng
met
Length Ft
102
Dia M
23
Height M
3
Ceiling M
5500
Eng 1 Hp
5500
Eng 1 Number
2
Category
Gyrodynes
Kamov aircraft
Soviet military transport aircraft 1950-1959
Length In
10
Length M
27
Range Miles
280

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