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206 JetRanger vs Ka-27 Helix

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
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Specifications
206 JetRanger Ka-27 Helix
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 10 January 1966 8 August 1973
Year introduced 1967 1982
Number produced 7300 units 201 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 15.8 m
Height 3.9 m 5.5 m
Length 12.9 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 624 km 980 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 830 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the Ka-27 Helix are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 980 km for the Ka-27 Helix. The Ka-27 Helix operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 4.8x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 201 for the Ka-27 Helix. The 206 JetRanger first flew 7 years before the Ka-27 Helix (1966 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-27 Helix?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-27 Helix?
The 206 JetRanger entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-27 Helix?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.