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AW109 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
AW109 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Kamov
First flight 4 August 1971 4 September 1997
Year introduced 1976 2002
Number produced 124 units 269 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 13.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.2 m
Length 13.0 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 932 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 213 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The AW109 and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 311 km/h for the AW109 vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The AW109 has an operational range of 932 km vs 600 km for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 6,000 m for the AW109.

The AW109 has been produced in 124 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The AW109 first flew 26 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1971 vs 1997).

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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 600 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.