AW159 vs Ka-27 Helix
| British multi-role helicopter, deployed for battlefield utility, search and rescue, and anti-submarine warfare since modern warfare era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 12 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 67 units |
| Average unit price | $32 million |
| Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 8 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 201 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 291 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 777 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,015 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,659 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW159 or Ka-27 Helix?
The AW159 is faster with a maximum speed of 291 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW159 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the AW159's 777 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW159 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the AW159's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW159 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AW159's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW159 or Ka-27 Helix?
The AW159 is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW159 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix entered service first in 1982, 32 years before the AW159 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW159 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 67 units of the AW159.