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407 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
407 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 29 June 1995 4 September 1997
Year introduced 1996 2002
Number produced 1600 units 269 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 13.0 m
Height 3.6 m 4.2 m
Length 12.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 600 km for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 5,700 m for the 407.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The 407 first flew 2 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1995 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a longer range at 600 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.