Kamov Ka-32T, RA-31579 / 8601, PANH
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Registration: RA-31579
Construction Number: 8601
Code Number: 1
Model Kamov Ka-32T
Operator: PANH
Airport: RAF Akrotiri (AKT / LCRA), Cyprus
Photographer: Dave Hedges
Date Taken: 17/06/2009
Date Submitted: 22/06/2009
One of three fire-fighting Ka-32s normally based at Paphos for the summer fire season. The umbilical leading away from the helicopter has the large VSU-5A water bucket on the other end with a water capacity of between 3 and 4 tonnes. The helicopter operates with a crew of four.
Picture ID:1178893