- Russia plans to deliver 10 Kamov Ka-226T military helicopters to India in a first tranche as part of a $1-billion deal, signed in Indo-Russia Summit in Moscow, 2015.
- The Kamov 226T is a light weight, twin-engine multi-role chopper offers services for both military and civilian purposes.
- It will replace India’s ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak.
- The military version is capable of working in extreme and difficult weather conditions such as hot climate, marine areas and high mountains.
- The helicopter has a maximum speed of 250 km/hour and maximum takeoff weight is 3,600 kg.
Kamov Ka-226T
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