the certificate for Ka-226T helicopter that allows the machine to operate at high temperatures. Following selection of the Ka-226T to meet an India requirement for 197 helicopters, an agreement was signed in December 2015 for the creation of a joint venture between Rostec, Russian Helicopters and Hindustan Aeronautics to build the helicopters at a new factory to be built at Tumakuru in India. Design The design is a refinement of the proven Ka-26, featuring interchangeable mission pods. The aircraft is fitted with a new rotor system, increased visibility nose, and new passenger cabin design. The Ka-226 also features a new transmission system and is made largely from composite materials. The aircraft is fitted with trademark Kamov coaxial rotors, of advanced composite design, making the Ka-226 highly manoeuvrable and eliminating the need for a tail rotor. Variants Search and rescue, medivac, disaster relief and patrol variants have been developed for the Russian Emergency Ministry. Air ambulance, police and fire fighting variants have been developed for the Russian government. Ka-226 Utility helicopter. Ka-226AG Gazprom specific variant. Ka-226T Instead of Rolls-Royce 250C engines, this variant is fitted with the more powerful Turbomeca Arrius 2G1. Each engine provides 670 shp, increasing the service ceiling to around 7,000 m, providing improved high altitude and high temperature operation. Helicopter has new avionics with multifunctional displays, automatic control system, navigation system, radar. It can be equipped with hoist system, helicopter sling, searchlight, additional external fuel tank. For search and rescue missions helicopter can be equipped with medical module. Ka-226TG Gazprom specific variant based on Ka-226T model. Operators Argentine Air Force (3 on order) Indian Army (135 planned) Indian Air Force (65 planned) Russian Air Force (36) Federal Security Service (6 on order) Police of Russia Ukrainian Naval Aviation (1) Syrian Arab Air Force (at least 2) Specifications (Ka-226T) See also References External links www.aviation.ru Kamov aircraft 1990s Soviet and Russian civil utility aircraft 1990s Soviet and Russian helicopters Coaxial rotor helicopters Twin-turbine helicopters Aircraft first flown in 1997 Modular aircraft sv:Kamov Ka-226