Kamov Ka-126 Hoodlum
Kamov · Soviet Union · first flew 1988 · helicopter
The Kamov Ka-126 (NATO reporting name Hoodlum) is a Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboshaft, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.775 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Co-axial contra-rotating rotors
- Twin tail
- Single turbine engine
It has two co-axial rotors and a single Omsk TVO-100 turboshaft engine, and can carry six passengers or a 1,000 kg slung load.
Specifications
- The Kamov Ka-126 Hoodlum has a length of 7.775 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was developed from the Kamov Ka-26 and first flew on 22 December 1988.
Variants
It was developed into the Kamov Ka-226.
Where you'll see it
Seventeen were built between 1988 and 1991 by Industria Aeronautica Romana.
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