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AW159 vs Ka-27 Helix

AgustaWestland AW159 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW159
Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
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Specifications
AW159 Ka-27 Helix
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Kamov
First flight 12 November 2009 8 August 1973
Year introduced 2014 1982
Number produced 67 units 201 units
Average unit price $32 million --
Wingspan 12.8 m 15.8 m
Height 3.8 m 5.5 m
Length 15.0 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 291 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 777 km 980 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 3,300 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,015 kW 2 x 1,659 kW
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Overview

The AW159 and the Ka-27 Helix are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 291 km/h for the AW159 vs 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix. The AW159 has an operational range of 777 km vs 980 km for the Ka-27 Helix. The Ka-27 Helix operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the AW159. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 2.0x the AW159's 6,000 kg.

The AW159 has been produced in 67 units vs 201 for the Ka-27 Helix. The Ka-27 Helix first flew 36 years before the AW159 (1973 vs 2009).

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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 4,000 meters (13,123 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.