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AW139 vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

AgustaWestland AW139 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW139
Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
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Specifications
AW139 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Kamov
First flight 3 February 2001 25 June 1997
Year introduced 2003 2011
Number produced 1100 units 196 units
Average unit price $15 million $16 million
Wing area -- m² 330.3 m²
Wingspan 13.8 m 7.8 m
Height 3.7 m 5.0 m
Length 13.8 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 1,061 km 460 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,400 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 3,622 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,141 kW 2 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The AW139 and the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW139 vs 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The AW139 has an operational range of 1,061 km vs 460 km for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The AW139 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.

The AW139 has been produced in 1,100 units vs 196 for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. Unit cost is $15M for the AW139 vs $16M for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B first flew 4 years before the AW139 (1997 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW139 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AW139 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 300 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW139 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AW139 has a longer range at 1,061 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW139 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AW139 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW139 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 AW139's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the AW139 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the AW139's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW139 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the AW139 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AW139 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AW139 entered service first in 2003, 8 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW139 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The AW139 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,100 units compared to 196 units of the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.