Meet the Kamov KA-26—the quirky Russian helicopter that might look like a flying eggbeater but is a multi-mission marvel. In this video, explore its unexpected history and capabilities, from crop dusting to air ambulance services, cargo transport, and even ice-breaking. Learn why Nikolai Kamov’s innovative design was ahead of its time, how the KA-26 became a versatile workhorse, and even made a cameo in Stranger Things.
Beauty contest winner? Maybe not. But as a “flying Swiss Army knife,” the KA-26 proved itself across Eastern Europe and beyond. Dive in to discover what makes this oddball chopper legendary.
Chapters:
00:03 Introduction
1:04 Nikolai Kamov, father of the KA-26
3:05 KA-26 is born
4:10 M14 Radial Engines
5:20 Easy to Fix
6:08 Cockpit
6:31 Coaxial Blades
7:25 Flying Swiss Army Knife
9:34 Modernization
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