The Russian Helicopters rotorcraft manufacturer, part of the Rostec state tech corporation, plans to complete the certification of the latest Kamov Ka-226T multi-purpose helicopter in 2022, company CEO Andrei Boginsky told TASS on Monday.

"Next year. Considering that we are not in a hurry and have engaged the resources of the design bureau and the flight testing center, we will coordinate our activity with colleagues from Rosoboronexport [Russia’s state arms exporter] to define priorities. We also have other projects: we need to continue work on the Ka-32, Ansat-M, Mi-171A3 and Ka-62," the chief executive said, replying to a question about when the helicopter’s certification would be completed.

In addition to India, for which the helicopter has been developed, the Ka-226T has also evoked interest from China and Saudi Arabia, he specified.