The PZL Kania (Polish Kite, also marketed as Kitty Hawk) is a follow-up design to the Mil Mi-2 helicopter, developed in Poland by PZL-Świdnik.

[2] PZL decided to develop, in conjunction with the American aero-engine company Allison, a re-engined version for export for western markets, the Kania or Kitty Hawk.

The helicopter was intended to be a replacement of the Mi-2, more economical, comfortable and offering better performance, and it compared quite favourably with Western counterparts.

[6] In 2007, Świdnik offered 6 armed Kanias for Philippine Air Force, but lost in competition[7] (finally, after cancelling a procedure, PZL W-3 Sokół was chosen).

[citation needed] Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988–89[3]General characteristics Performance