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Bell 47 vs Ka-22 Hoop

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Kamov Ka-22 Hoop military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-22 Hoop
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Specifications
Bell 47 Ka-22 Hoop
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 1 January 1946 15 August 1959
Year introduced 1946 --
Number produced 5600 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 105.0 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 22.5 m
Height 2.8 m -- m
Length 9.6 m 27.0 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 375 km/h
Operational range 396 km 450 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 42,500 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 2 x 4,045 kW
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Overview

The Bell 47 and the Ka-22 Hoop are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

The Ka-22 Hoop reaches 375 km/h — 2.2x the Bell 47's 169 km/h. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 450 km for the Ka-22 Hoop. At 42,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-22 Hoop is 32:1 the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 4 for the Ka-22 Hoop. The Bell 47 first flew 13 years before the Ka-22 Hoop (1946 vs 1959).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Ka-22 Hoop is faster with a maximum speed of 375 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 206 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a longer range at 450 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,500 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Ka-22 Hoop is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 4 units of the Ka-22 Hoop.