AH-6 Little Bird vs Ka-25 Hormone

Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the Ka-25 Hormone are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 400 km for the Ka-25 Hormone. The AH-6 Little Bird operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 4.7x the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 460 for the Ka-25 Hormone. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 2 years before the AH-6 Little Bird (1961 vs 1963).

AH-6 Little Bird

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Boeing AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 27 February 1963
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 1420 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
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Ka-25 Hormone

Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations.
Kamov Ka-25 Hormone Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 26 April 1961
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 460 units
Average unit price $6 million
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AH-6 Little Bird

Wingspan 8.4 m ◉
Height 2.6 m ◉
Length 9.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 282 km/h ◉
Operational range 430 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,877 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg ◉
Empty weight 896 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW ◉

Ka-25 Hormone

Wingspan 15.7 m ◉
Height 5.4 m ◉
Length 9.8 m ◉
Maximum speed 220 km/h ◉
Operational range 400 km ◉
Service ceiling 3,350 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,765 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 727 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a longer range at 430 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The AH-6 Little Bird is more expensive at approximately $7.5 million per unit compared to the Ka-25 Hormone at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone entered service first in 1968, 12 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or Ka-25 Hormone?
The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in greater numbers with 1,420 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.

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