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206 JetRanger vs Ka-25 Hormone

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
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Specifications
206 JetRanger Ka-25 Hormone
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 10 January 1966 26 April 1961
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 7300 units 460 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $6 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 15.7 m
Height 3.9 m 5.4 m
Length 12.9 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 624 km 400 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 3,350 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 4,765 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 727 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the Ka-25 Hormone are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 400 km for the Ka-25 Hormone. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 3.0x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 460 for the Ka-25 Hormone. Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 5 years before the 206 JetRanger (1961 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-25 Hormone?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.