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AW139 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
AW139 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Kamov
First flight 3 February 2001 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2003 2002
Number produced 1100 units 269 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 13.8 m 13.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.2 m
Length 13.8 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 571 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 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 6,096 m for the AW139.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C first flew 4 years before the AW139 (1997 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 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 AW139's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW139 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,400 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW139 is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C entered service first in 2002, 1 years before the AW139 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.