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The Ka-25 (NATO name 'Hormone') was developed in the late
1950s to meet a Soviet Navy requirement for an ASW and utility
helicopter for the fleet. By adopting the somewhat unconventional
configuration of twin coaxial counter rotating main rotors
Kamov was able to produce and extremely compact helicopter.
More than 450 Ka-25s were produce between 1966 and 1975 in
more than 20 different versions. The Ka-25PL ('Hormone-A')
is the primary ASW variant and features a search radar mounted
below the nose, a EO sensor mounted in the tail boom to look
downward and a MAD . Ka-25PL's usually worked in hunter-killer
teams. The Ka-25T ('Hormone-B') was used to provide target
information and mid course guidance for long range ship launched
missile while the Ka-25PS (Hormone-C') was dedicated SAR aircraft.
The Ka-25BShz was developed to tow minesweeping gear.
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