Kamov Ka-226 Sergei unique maneuverability helicopter
The Kamov Ka-226 is light multipurpose helicopter with the maximum take-off weight of 3,400 tons and it is intended for passenger transportation (up to 7 persons), cargo transportation (up to 1,300 kg), economic zones patrolling, monitoring missions and other special tasks. The helicopter is powered with two Rolls-Royce turbo-shaft engines.
The Kamov Ka-226 features:
- coaxial configuration without tail rotor;
- modular design;
- multipurpose application;
- unique maneuverability;
- lower noise and vibration;
- lack of analogues.
It is demanded for:
- cargo transportation, passenger/service personnel transportation.
- SAR missions over mountainous areas and under conditions of confined space of modern urban architecture;
- rescue, patrol and administrative tasks in hard-to-reach mountainous areas, remote districts of Far
North and hot climate zones;
- ship operations and offshore petroleum support.
The Kamov Ka-226 helicopter is designed for compliance with the A Category Requirements. It means that these helicopter is capable to continue flight and to performsafety landing and hovering with maximum take-off weight and maximum payload, when one engine inoperative and demonstrate reliable and safety operation in restricted space of modern urban areas. In case of one egine failure the flight with climbing is provided. K%u0430-226 rotor system produces the highest efficiency among the light helicopters with unhinged rotor hubs. Rotor blades are made from new materials with extensive application of glass-and-carbon fiber plastics.
The Ka-226 and helicopter can be easily converted into cargo transportation, passenger delivery, SAR, medical ambulance, patrol, training, agricultural or VIP versions owing to availability of replaceable modules fitted with various special equipment. VIP version design allows the installation of weather radar, shock-absorbing seats, conditioning system, telephone, special communication system, furnishing equipment and other devices depending on Customers request. The helicopter can be converted into the demanded version within 0,5 – 1,5 hours by team of 2-3 specialists. The equipment installed enables one pilot to perform flight under any weather conditions.
Kamov Ka-226 operators:
- Gazpromavia Aviation Company
- Moscow Internal Affairs Department Aviation
- RF EMERCOM (Emergency Control Ministry) Aviation
- Orenburg Region Government
- RF Federal Security Service Aviation
- Tatarstan Ministry of Internal Affairs Aviation
- Ukranian EMERCOM (Emergency Situations Ministry) Aviation
For more information see Kamov Ka-226T or Kamov Ka-26.
Continue reading here: Kamov Ka-26 small utility flying machine
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