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407 vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Kamov Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
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Specifications
407 Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 29 June 1995 17 June 1982
Year introduced 1996 1995
Number produced 1600 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $16 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 14.5 m
Height 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 12.7 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 600 km 460 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 7,700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 460 km for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is 4.0x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 19 for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" first flew 13 years before the 407 (1982 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" 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-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".