Bell 47 vs Ka-26
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Ka-26 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 170 km/h for the Ka-26. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 400 km for the Ka-26. At 3,250 kg MTOW, the Ka-26 is 2.4x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 816 for the Ka-26. The Bell 47 first flew 19 years before the Ka-26 (1946 vs 1965).
| 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 light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 18 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 121 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 is faster with a maximum speed of 170 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 has a higher service ceiling at 3,000 meters (9,842 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,250 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Ka-26?
The Bell 47 is longer at 9.6 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Ka-26?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 23 years before the Ka-26 which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-26?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 816 units of the Ka-26.