The Russian Navy's Northern Fleet is carrying out flight tests and warfare trials of its modified Kamov Ka-27M anti-submarine helicopter from large destroyers, RIA Novosti reports quoting a fleet's spokesperson.
"The modernized Ka-27M (NATO codename Helix) is completing deck landings on a ship as well as trials of its main systems," the Captain Vadim Serga said.
The Ka-27M has already undertaken deck landing trials on a stationary destroyer at a berth on the Kola Peninsula, he added.
The latest sea trials will involve tests of the Ka-27M's new avionics systems in search of submarines, and trials of its radar against submarine, surface and air targets.
The Ka-27 entered service with the Soviet Navy in 1982 in an anti-submarine role. Variants include the downgraded Ka-28 export model, the Ka-29 transport helicopter and Ka-31 airborne early warning system.
It is fitted with a dipping sonar system as well as sonobuoys, and can be armed with depth charges and torpedos.
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