Kamov Ka-226

The Kamov Ka-226 is a small, twin-engined Russian utility helicopter. The Ka-226 features an interchangeable mission pod, rather than a conventional cabin, allowing the use of various accommodation or equipment configurations. The Ka-226 entered service in 2002. Variants of the Ka-226 have the NATO reporting name of Hoodlum.

Variants

 * Ka-226: Utility helicopter.
 * Ka-226AG: Gazprom specific variant.
 * Ka-226T: Instead of Rolls-Royce 250C engines, this variant is fitted with the more powerful Turbomeca Arrius 2G1. Each engine provides 670 shp, increasing the service ceiling to around 7,000 m, providing improved high altitude and high temperature operation. Helicopter has new avionics with multifunctional displays, automatic control system, navigation system, radar. It can be equipped with hoist system, helicopter sling, searchlight, additional external fuel tank. For search and rescue missions helicopter can be equipped with medical module.
 * Ka-226TG: Gazprom specific variant based on Ka-226T model.

Users

 * Argentina
 * Argentine Air Force x 3
 * India
 * Indian Air Force x 64
 * Indian Army Aviation Corps x 134
 * Russia
 * Russian Air Force x 36
 * Federal Security Service x 6
 * Ukraine
 * Ukrainian Navy x 1

Related Development

 * Kamov Ka-26
 * Kamov Ka-126

Comparable Aircraft

 * Kaman K-MAX