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Kamov Ka-31 Radar Picket Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Helicopter, Russia


The Kamov Ka-31 (NATO reporting name 'Helix') is  a military helicopter developed by Kamov Joint Stock Company (then, Kamov DB) for the Soviet Navy and currently in service in Russia, China and India in the naval airborne early warning and control role. The main mission of the helicopter is long-range detection of threats, including airborne threats such as fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
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PZL W-3 Sokół Multi-Purpose Combat Helicopter, Poland

The PZL W-3 Sokół (en: Falcon) is a Polish medium-size, twin-engine, multipurpose helicopter manufactured by PZL-Świdnik (now AgustaWestland Świdnik). The PZL W-3 military version was designed to deliver combat support for the armed forces. It can destroy fixed and moving armoured targets as well as hostile troops.
The design of the PZL W-3 Sokol combat helicopter was based on the inputs from the Polish Air Brigade's combat operations in Iraq.

AW129 Multi-Role Combat Helicopter, Italy


The AW129 multirole combat helicopter is the latest variant of the A129 Mangusta (Mongoose) helicopter in service with the Italian Army. It is manufactured by AgustaWestland, a joint venture company, which was originally formed by Finmeccanica of Italy and GKN of the UK, but is now solely owned by Finmeccanica.

Ka-60 Kasatka (Killer Whale), Russia


The Ka-60 Kasatka or Killer Whale helicopter is a medium weight transport helicopter developed by Kamov. Kamov helicopters are well known for the co-axial contra-rotating rotor design, but the Ka-60 has a single four-bladed main rotor with an anti-torque tail rotor. The Ka-60 is designed for carrying troops, weapons and ammunition to the battlefield, casualty evacuation and cargo transport using the external hook.
Kamov first unveiled the Ka-60 helicopter in 1997 and its first flight took place in 1998. The helicopter went on international display at the MAKS 1999 show held in Moscow. As well as the Ka-60 transport, Kamov has developed a civilian utility variant, the Ka-62.