Kamov Ka-126

Ka-126
General information
TypeLight utility helicopter
ManufacturerIndustria Aeronautică Română
Designer
StatusActive
Number built17
History
Manufactured1988–1991
Introduction date1989
First flight22 December 1988
Developed fromKamov Ka-26
Developed intoKamov Ka-226

The Kamov Ka-126 (NATO reporting name Hoodlum) is a Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors. Evolved from Ka-26 with engine pods removed from stub wings, fitted with one TVO-100 turboshaft engine positioned on top of fuselage, modified rotor blades, new fuel system.