Ka-226 | |
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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.