Ka-226T completes test EMS missions for Winter Olympics in Sochi
Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-May-13
A light multipurpose helicopter with coaxial rotors, the Ka-226T, developed by the Russian Helicopters company (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, which is part of the Rostec State Corporation), took part in test search and rescue missions as part of preparations for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, 2014. The test flights of Ka-226T which was equipped [...]
Russian Helicopters to open Ka226 plant in India
Source: Russian Helicopters, 01-Jan-13
During the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India, Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of Russian Technologies State Corporation, and Elcom Systems Private Limited, part of the Indian investment conglomerate SUN Group, signed in New Delhi an agreement to set up in India a modern industrial facility for manufacturing of Russian helicopter [...]
Russian Helicopters details participation at AirShow China
Source: Russian Helicopters, 13-Nov-12
Russian Helicopters, an Oboronprom company and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, will showcase models including the Ansat, Ka-226T and new-look Mi-171A2 at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. The Russian Helicopters display at stand A1 1B in hall 1 will show the medium multirole Mi-8/17 range, including the Mi-171(E) which is already popular in China. The company will also exhibit [...]
Russian Helicopters master light segment
Source: Russian Helicopters, 30-Sep-12
Over the past few months holding “Helicopters of Russia” made some important steps to develop the segment of light helicopters, where domestic helicopter traditionally lost to foreign competition. In addition, defined the contours of a future high-speed machine, developed by the holding company. In early September, the holding was the first civilian order for light helicopters Ka-226T . This [...]
NefteGazAeroCosmos signs for 18 new Ka-226TG
Source: Russian Helicopters, 07-Sep-12
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that it has signed a contract with the NefteGazAeroCosmos research and production centre to deliver 18 light Ka-226TG helicopters. The helicopters are scheduled for delivery in 2013-2014, with the buyer receiving the first six machines in 2013 [...]
Russian Helicopters presents latest helicopter manufacturing innovations
Source: Russian Helicopters, 28-Jun-12
Russian Helicopters, part of the Russian state defence industry holding Oboronprom, a subsidiary of Russian Technologies Corporation, and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, including a number of the most renowned, innovative and widely used models, is presenting its latest innovations in mechanical engineering and modern helicopter technologies at the second international Engineering [...]
Russian Helicopters signs support agreement with Turbomeca
Source: Russian Helicopters, 27-Jun-12
Russian Helicopters, one of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturers and part of Russian state defence holding Oboronprom, and Turbomeca (Safran Group) announce that they have signed a general agreement on support cooperation of Turbomeca helicopter engines in Russia. Such an agreement plans for Helicopter Service Company, part of Russian Helicopters group, to provide engine support [...]
Russian Air Force details Ka226 acquisition program
Source: HeliHub.com, 18-Jan-12
Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman Vladimir Drik said on Monday that the Air Force are acquiring four Ka226s this month, and have longer term plans for up to 30 this decade. They will be initially delivered to the force’s helicopter training center at Torzhok. He also confirmed that 17 new aircraft were deilvered to Torzhok in [...]
New Ka226T variant being developed for 2014 Winter Olympics
Source: Russian Helicopters, 29-Nov-11
New medevac, rescue, and firefighting rotorcraft of Russian make, built by enterprises of the Russian Helicopters holding company, a subsidiary of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom, may take part in ensuring and enforcing security at the Winter Olympics in Russian seaside resort Sochi in 2014. Such a conclusion was made after the Russian EMERCOM completed research [...]
EASA approves Arrius 2G1 engine for Ka226T
Source: Russian Helicopters, 17-Nov-11
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Arrius 2G1 turboshaft engine made by French company Turbomeca (Safran Group), installed on the Russian light Ka-226T helicopter. Engine certification achieved end-October 2011 allows mass operation of the engine and remains an important milestone in the multi-role Ka-226T helicopter programme. The contract between the Russian rotorcraft [...]
MAKS – New models Mi-34C1, Ka-226T, Mi-38, and Mi-26T2 showcased
Source: Russian Helicopters, 21-Aug-11
Russian Helicopters, the industry holding and a subsidiary of UIC Oboronprom, has showcased its diverse lineup including the new light Mi-34C1, Ka-226T, Mi-38, and Mi-26T2 at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS 2011. Those and other civil rotorcraft of Russian make, including the attack Mi-28NE Night Hunter and the Ka-52 Alligator will be shown [...]
Russian Helicopters detail Heli-Expo 2011 presence
Source: Russian Helicopters, 05-Mar-11
Russian Helicopters, a part of UIC Oboronprom, showcased its lineup at HELI-EXPO 2011 (stand 628) in Orlando, FL. The models on are potentially the most suitable and attractive for the North American market – the medium multi-role Mi-8/17, the coaxial Ka-32A11BC, the highly maneuverable light Mi-34C1, and the multi-role special ops (including operations in thin [...]
Rosoboronexport details Russian presence at Aero India
Source: Rosoboronexport, 09-Feb-11
At Aero India 2011 Rosoboronexport offers its foreign customers a wide range of helicopter systems. In recent years exports of Russian rotary-wing aircraft have been steadily growing. Amongst the most popular export items one finds a family of the Mi-17 military helicopters, being delivered these days also to the Indian Air Force. Proven and effective [...]
Ansat and Ka226 expect Russian certification before year-end
Source: RIA Novosti, 13-Nov-10
Russia will certify two light utility helicopters by the end of 2010, Deputy Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday.
Testing of Ka226T insured for over $5½M
Source: AVE, 01-Oct-10
nsurance company “Innogarant has provided insurance protection Ka-226T Kamov during trials in India. The total sum insured under the contract amounted to more than 169.8 million rubles – $5.55 Million at today’s rates
Ka226T serial production to start in 2012
Source: AVE, 16-Aug-10
The Ka-226T has a maximum takeoff weight of 4 tons with a payload of 1.45 tons Maximum altitude – 7,5 thousand meters Maximum speed helicopter is 230 km / h.
Ka226 in high-altitude tests ahead of Indian Army bid
Source: Press Trust of India, 17-Feb-10
Russia has brought three of its Kamov-226 light multi-purpose helicopters to join trials in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir for the Indian armed forces’ requirement for 197 such choppers. “We have brought the Ka-226 helicopters for the high altitude trials that are going on at present. We are competing in the bids against [...]
Arrius-equipped Ka226T among the best in class for safety and emissions
Source: http://www.rus-helicopters.ru/en/news/news_company/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=1758, 08-Dec-09
Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (KumAPE) has completed tests of a Ka-226T fitted with Turbomeca engines. The model uses French Arrius 2G turboshafts and a Russian VR-226N gearbox.
