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Kamov Ka-37
Photo: Piotr Butowski · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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KamovKa-37

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia
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KamovKa-37

Kamov Ka-37
Kamov Ka-37 Photo: Piotr Butowski · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
35
Range
20
Data-Link
30
Stealth / Survivability
10
Image Quality
40
Autonomy
20
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
29
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
258/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
30
Endurance
25
Operating Altitude
35
Range
20
Data-Link
30
Stealth / Survivability
10
Image Quality
40
Autonomy
20
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Kamov Ka-37
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
55
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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29
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV ClassUnmanned helicopter
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight1993
  • Primary RoleAerial photography, television and radio broadcasting, emergency aid
  • In ServiceNo
◈Airframe2MOD.2
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine TypePiston
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power45 kW
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / ConfigurationCoaxial rotors
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Cruise Speed110 km/h
  • Service Ceiling2,500 m
  • Range530 km
  • Endurance0.75
  • Maximum Payload50 kg
◆Payload & Sensors3MOD.3
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants0
◎Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusPrototype/Experimental
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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