Kamov Ka-226

Ka-226
A Ka-226 of the Police of Russia
General information
TypeLight utility
National originRussia
ManufacturerKamov
StatusActive
Primary userRussian Aerospace Forces
Syrian Arab Air Force
Number built69
History
Manufactured1996 - Present
Introduction date2002
First flight4 September 1997
Developed fromKamov 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.