JSC Kamov Design Bureau
Kamov Ka-226 Sergei NATO reporting name 'Hoodlum'

• Design

  The design is a refinement of the proven Ka-26, featuring interchangeable mission pods. The aircraft is fitted with a new rotor system, increased visibility nose, and new passenger cabin design. The Ka-226 also features a new transmission system and is made largely from composite materials.

  The aircraft is fitted with trademark Kamov coaxial rotors, of advanced composite design, making the Ka-226 highly manoeuvrable and eliminating the need for a tail rotor.

  Variants

  The Kamov Ka-226 is available in the following variants; Search and Rescue, medevac, disaster relief and patrol variants have been developed for the Russian Emergency Ministry. Air ambulance, police and fire fighting variants have been developed for the Russian government.

  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.

  • A Russian Aerospace Forces Ka-226
  • Kamov Ka-226T at the MAKS 2009 International Aviation and Space Salon
  • Gazprom Ka-226TG

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