Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Summary

Category Helicopter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
First flight4 September 1997
Year of introduction2002
Number produced269 units

Description

Military aircraft utilized by the Soviet Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) are presented, encompassing experimental, prototype, and operational aircraft. This includes indigenous Soviet designs, Soviet-produced copies of foreign designs, and foreign-produced aircraft that were integrated into the military forces of the USSR and its CIS successor states.

The timeframe considered begins with the year an aircraft entered military service. Production quantities provided encompass all variants of the aircraft type produced for the USSR.

Soviet or Russian names and designations are utilized. NATO reporting names are included for reference. The listing includes Fighters, Attack aircraft, Bombers, Reconnaissance aircraft, Maritime patrol aircraft, Airborne early warning and control aircraft, Electronic warfare aircraft, Transport and liaison aircraft, Tankers, Trainers, and Helicopters.

Main Variants:

  • Fighters: Designed for air-to-air combat and air superiority.

  • Attack: Focused on ground attack, close air support, and battlefield interdiction missions.

  • Bombers: Designed to drop large quantities of explosives on enemy targets.

  • Reconnaissance: Modified or purpose-built for intelligence gathering and surveillance.

  • Trainers: Used for pilot education, conversion, and proficiency training.

Technical specifications

Version: Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Crew1 pilot
Maximum speed 205 km/h (127 mph)
Height4.2 m (13.6 ft)
Length8.1 m (26.6 ft)
Service ceiling6200 m (20341 ft)
Empty weight1950 kg (4299 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight3450 kg (7606 lbs)
Climb rate5.4 m/s (17.7 ft/s)
Powerplant2 × turbines Rolls-Royce 250-C20R2 delivering 336 kW

Current operating countries

Country Units
Russia Russia 36
Ukraine Ukraine 1
India India 0 (+200)

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

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