MAKS 2011 time :-)
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I've always admired the Kamovs, and particularly like the look of the Ka226T. With similar engines to the EC135 (Arrius 2G2 according to the website) it appears to be capable of achieving a lot more lift with only a slight sacrifice in speed. The small footprint, absence of a tail-rotor and high main-rotor ground-clearance would make it seem ideal for HEMS. I reckon most of the crews I've worked with would be amazed at the useful space in that cabin. It's a shame Kamov (and Eurocrapter...) feel the need to have a roof switch-panel, though - absolutely no need for that in a modern helicopter. Wonder if any of the Western European operators would ever seriously consider operating them (certification issues?)?
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#1 Seats are GOOD 
and clearance above is for tall guy (like me) and helmet...
#2 It is designed in accordance to FAR/JAR 27, to be certified in Russia soon
within this year, Shamil have experience with Ka32A11BC certification, so prospects for EASA are not bad.
#3 you must see her in seat
and clearance above is for tall guy (like me) and helmet...#2 It is designed in accordance to FAR/JAR 27, to be certified in Russia soon
within this year, Shamil have experience with Ka32A11BC certification, so prospects for EASA are not bad.
#3 you must see her in seat
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9Aplus - Thanks for taking the time to post those photos, looked good (well, until Photobucket threw a fit)
Thud - 'Slight' is probably an understatement. The Ka-226 has the aerodynamics of a barn door, and even with the additional power of the Arrius engines will struggle to top 100kt in cruise. (If Sikorsky no longer needs that mast fairing from the X2 Tech demonstrator, maybe they can lend it to Sergei for the Sergei...? )
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appears to be capable of achieving a lot more lift with only a slight sacrifice in speed
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Ian,
It certainly looks like Kamov built-in plenty of drag; I'd be interested to see if the claimed cruise speed (230kph = 124kts) works out in real life. I could live with 120+, but Whirlwind-equiv-speeds certainly wouldn't cut it.
It certainly looks like Kamov built-in plenty of drag; I'd be interested to see if the claimed cruise speed (230kph = 124kts) works out in real life. I could live with 120+, but Whirlwind-equiv-speeds certainly wouldn't cut it.
