Ka -32 is indeed a capable aircraft with good performance at high temperature and plateau, which is very suitable for aviation fire fighting in high altitude forest areas in southern China. Different from other helicopters, Ka -32 has twin rotors with * * * axis, which makes the helicopter have good maneuverability and hovering stability. The tailless design reduces the accident rate of helicopters by about 20%.
According to the performance data of Ka -32 provided by Russian kamov Helicopter Company, its service ceiling is 5000 meters, the upper limit of non-ground effect hovering can reach 3700 meters, and it can take off and land freely at an altitude of 3000 meters; The maximum water carrying capacity can reach 4.5 tons, and water can be taken at a depth of 0.8 meters, and the water tank can be filled in only 7 1 sec.
The use of Ka -32 helicopter can be applied not only to forest aviation fire fighting and operations adapting to complex terrain and weather, but also to urban fire fighting, search and rescue, installation of complex high-rise buildings and offshore operations.