Bell 47 vs Ka-25 Hormone
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Ka-25 Hormone are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 400 km for the Ka-25 Hormone. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 5.6x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 460 for the Ka-25 Hormone. The Bell 47 first flew 15 years before the Ka-25 Hormone (1946 vs 1961).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 26 April 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 460 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 15.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,350 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,765 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 727 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 51 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a longer range at 400 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher service ceiling at 3,350 meters (10,990 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 22 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.