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A900 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

A900 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C at a glance — top speed 100 vs 205 km/h, range 200 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 25 vs 3,450 kg.

Specifications
A900 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Drones Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Alpha Unmanned Systems Kamov
First flight -- 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2021 2002
Number produced N/A 269 units
Average unit price $300K --
Wingspan 2.1 m 13.0 m
Height -- m 4.2 m
Length 1.8 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 100 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 200 km 600 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 25 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight -- kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 336 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A900 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is faster with a maximum speed of 205 km/h compared to the A900's 100 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A900 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a longer range at 600 km compared to the A900's 200 km.
Which can fly higher, the A900 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the A900's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the A900 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the A900's 25 kg.
Which is larger, the A900 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the A900's 1.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the A900 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C entered service first in 2002, 19 years before the A900 which entered service in 2021.