Kamov Ka-226 Sergei
The Kamov Ka-226 uses the coaxial twin-rotor layout Kamov is famous for, two counter-rotating rotors stacked one above the other instead of a single main rotor and a tail rotor. That layout makes it noticeably more compact than a conventional helicopter of similar lift capacity, since it needs no tail rotor and its fuselage doesn't have to counter main-rotor torque. Its modular design lets operators swap an entire mission pod, for passengers, cargo, or medical equipment, without major reconfiguration. It's used across Russia for utility, medical, and agricultural work in the harsh climates Kamov helicopters are built to handle.
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Did you know?
The Ka-226T was chosen for joint production in India under the 'Make in India' programme, a rare case of a Russian helicopter built abroad.
Specifications
| Length | 8.1 m (27 ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 4.2 m (14 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 6 |
| Persons on board | 9 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 3.4 t |
| Range | 370 NM (685 km) |
| Maximum speed | 130 kt (241 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 19,700 ft (6,005 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 5,000 ft (1,524 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,303 ft/min (11.7 m/s) |
| Fuel capacity | 600 l |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce (Allison) 250-C20R/2 |
| Units built | 69 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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