Kamov Ka-226

Ka-226
A Ka-226 of the Police of Russia
Role Light utility
National origin Russia
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 4 September 1997
Introduction 2002
Status Active
Primary user Russian Aerospace Forces
Syrian Arab Air Force
Produced 1996 - Present
Number built 269 [1]
Developed from Kamov Ka-126

The Kamov Ka-226 (NATO reporting name: Hoodlum) is a small, twin-engine 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.

  1. ^ "Ka-226". www.deagel.com. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.