the search and detection of surface, air, and ground targets. Serial upgrading of Ka-27Ms to the level of combatant helicopters was planned to begin in 2014. By the end of 2016, 46 Ka-27PLs had been scheduled for modernization, commissioned by the Russian Navy. The first eight serial Ka-27M were transferred in December 2016. Mass production approved in June 2017 and started in early 2018. A new delivery of 5 helos in October 2018. Half of the fleet is modernized as of December 2018. Ka-28 (Helix-A) Export version of the Ka-27PL. Ka-29TB (Helix-B) Assault transport armored helicopter, with accommodation for two pilots and 16 troops. 4 suspensions carry rockets, guns, bombs and anti-tank missiles. Production begun in the 1980s and over 60 were produced. Currently under re-activation and upgrade with changed engines and installed modern arms and electronics, among others. Ka-31 Early-warning helicopter. Civil Ka-32A Civil transport helicopter. Initial production version. Ka-32A1 Fire fighting helicopter, equipped with a helicopter bucket. Ka-32A2 Police version, equipped with two searchlights and a loudspeaker. Ka-32A4 Special search and rescue, salvage and evacuation version. Ka-32A7 Armed version developed from the Ka-27PS. Ka-32A11BC Canadian, Chinese, European-certified version with Klimov TV3-117MA engines and Glass Cockpit. Used by Pegasus Air Services, Indonesia. Ka-32A12 Swiss-registered and approved version. KA-32C Little-known custom version. Ka-32M Projected development with 1839kW TV3-117VMA-SB3 engines. Probably replaced by the Ka-32-10 project. Ka-32S (Helix-C) Maritime utility transport, search and rescue helicopter, fitted with an undernose radar. Ka-32T (Helix-C) Utility transport helicopter, with accommodation for two crew and 16 passengers. Ka-32K Flying crane helicopter, fitted with a retractable gondola for a second pilot. Operators Military and government operators Algerian Air Force Azerbaijani Air Forces Ministry of Emergency Situations People's Liberation Army Navy Indian Navy Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force Serbian police helicopter unit Korean People's Army Air and Anti-Air Force Russian Naval Aviation Border Service of Russia Republic of Korea Air Force Republic of Korea Coast Guard National Fire Agency Korea Forest Service (29 in service) Korea National Park Service Ministerio para la Transición Ecolológica y el Reto Demográfico Syrian Air Force Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation - 4 Ka-32A11BC variant. Ukrainian Naval Aviation Vietnam People's Air Force Vietnam People's Navy Yemeni Air Force Civilian operators Helicargo Vancouver Island Helicopters Helikorea UB Air UI Helijet Heliswiss Pegasus Air Services (Leased by BNPB) Ka-32A11BC variant. Dimonim Air Akagi Helicopter BH Air Former operators Yugoslav Air Force National