The Kamov Ka-26 (NATO reporting name Hoodlum) is a Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors. The Ka-26 entered production in 1969 and 816 were built. A variant with a single turboshaft engine is the Ka-126. A twin-turboshaft–powered version is the Ka-226. (All the Ka-26/126/128/226 variants are code-named by NATO as "Hoodlum").

TYPE: Light twin-engined multipurpose helicopter. PROGRAMME: Prototype first flew 1965; production aircraft entered agricultural service in Soviet Union 1970; 850 built.

The uniquely configured Ka26 features two counter rotating main propellers, a Kamov characteristic that negates the need for an anti torque tail rotor. Other features include the two podded radial piston engines mounted either side of the fuselage, and the removable and exchangeable rear fuselage.

The Kamov Ka-26 is a twin-engined light utility helicopter with coaxial rotors developed by the Soviet Design Bureau OKB Kamov (OKB-2), today Kamov JSC, Russia. The Ka-26 can be operated with or without the interchangeable mission pod (cabin). The main roles are agricultural service, air ambulance, cargo and passenger transport and firefighting.

Kamov focused on helicopters with a coaxial rotor system, featuring dual three-bladed rotors on a common shaft, rotating in opposite directions, a compact configuration handy for shipboard use.

The Kamov Ka-26 (NATO reporting name Hoodlum) is a Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors. The Ka-26 entered production in 1969. 816 have been built. A variant with a single engine was the Ka-126. A turboshaft-powered version is the Ka-226. (All the Ka-26/126/128/226 variants are codenamed "Hoodlum").

The abnormally designed yet helpful Kamov Ka26 stays in across the board common administration in numerous previous Soviet states. The Ka26 (which has the NATO code name `hoodlum') first flew in model structure in 1965, yet it didn't enter administration until 1970.

the ka-26 is powered by two 325-hp radial piston engines, each housed in pods on the end of stub wings. it has two variants, the ka-126 and the ka-226. the 126 is powered by turboshafts and used as a flying crane. it can also carry seven passengers. the ka-226 is a modified ka-26 with turboshafts and different avionics.

From 1952 Kamov developed a series of helicopters for the Russian Navy, to use in the anti-submarine and ship replenishment roles, but the Ka-26 departed from this tradition in favour of a rugged all-purpose helicopter which could be maintained easily under often harsh conditions.

First announced in early 1964, the general-purpose Kamov Ka-26 helicopter (NATO reporting name 'Hoodlum') is of typical Kamov helicopter design and incorporates a conventional tail unit with...