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206 JetRanger vs Ka-60 Kasatka

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
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Specifications
206 JetRanger Ka-60 Kasatka
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 10 January 1966 10 December 1998
Year introduced 1967 --
Number produced 7300 units 2 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wing area -- m² 143.1 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 13.5 m
Height 3.9 m 4.6 m
Length 12.9 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 624 km 700 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 5,150 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 6,500 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the Ka-60 Kasatka are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 700 km for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The Ka-60 Kasatka operates at altitudes up to 5,150 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 6,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-60 Kasatka is 2.6x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 2 for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The 206 JetRanger first flew 32 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1966 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher service ceiling at 5,150 meters (16,896 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,500 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.