206 JetRanger vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Overview
The 206 JetRanger and the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 460 km for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is 4.3x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 19 for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". Unit cost is $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger vs $16M for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The 206 JetRanger first flew 16 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1966 vs 1982).
| American light helicopter, well known for civilian, military, emergency medical services, and offshore oil support roles since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 10 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 7300 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 17 June 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $16 million |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 226 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 624 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,572 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,495 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,737 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 485 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 460 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 821 kW ◉ |
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