AW109 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s.
Picture of AW109
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 4 August 1971
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 124 units
Average unit price $8 million
Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 269 units
Average unit price $-- million
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 13.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 311 km/h â—‰
Operational range 932 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of AgustaWestland AW109
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 8.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 205 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,950 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 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 AW109's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 26 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has been produced in greater numbers with 269 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.