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407 vs Ka-31

407 vs Ka-31 at a glance — top speed 260 vs 250 km/h, range 600 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 2,722 vs 12,500 kg, built 1,600 vs 28 units.

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Kamov Ka-31 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-31
Specifications
407 Ka-31
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 29 June 1995 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1996 1995
Number produced 1600 units 28 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 89.4 m² 397.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 15.9 m
Height 3.6 m 5.6 m
Length 12.7 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 600 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 12,500 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Ka-31?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Ka-31?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the Ka-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Ka-31?
The 407 is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 entered service first in 1995, 1 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Ka-31?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.