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429 GlobalRanger vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Bell 429 GlobalRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 429 GlobalRanger
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
429 GlobalRanger Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 27 February 2007 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2009 2002
Number produced 325 units 269 units
Average unit price $7.3 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 13.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.2 m
Length 12.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 720 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,925 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 233 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The 429 GlobalRanger and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 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 6,096 m for the 429 GlobalRanger.

The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C first flew 10 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1997 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 429 GlobalRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 429 GlobalRanger or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger 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 429 GlobalRanger's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 429 GlobalRanger or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 429 GlobalRanger is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C entered service first in 2002, 7 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 325 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.