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AH-1Z Viper vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

AH-1Z Viper vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B at a glance — top speed 411 vs 300 km/h, range 690 vs 460 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 10,800 kg, built 195 vs 196 units.

Bell AH-1Z Viper military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1Z ViperFull specs
Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-BFull specs
Specifications
AH-1Z Viper Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 8 December 2000 25 June 1997
Year introduced 2010 2011
Number produced 195 units 196 units
Average unit price -- $16 million
Wing area 168.0 m² 330.3 m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 7.8 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 17.8 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 690 km 460 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,300 kW 2 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 300 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 15.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AH-1Z Viper entered service first in 2010, 1 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in greater numbers with 196 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.