Bell 47 vs Ka-26
Bell 47 vs Ka-26 at a glance — top speed 169 vs 170 km/h, range 396 vs 400 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 3,250 kg, built 5,600 vs 816 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 47 |
Ka-26 |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Kamov |
| First flight |
1 January 1946 |
18 August 1965 |
| Year introduced |
1946 |
1969 |
| Number produced |
5600 units |
816 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
100.8 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
11.3 m |
13.0 m |
| Height |
2.8 m |
4.1 m |
| Length |
9.6 m |
7.8 m |
| Maximum speed |
169 km/h |
170 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
400 km |
| Service ceiling |
-- m |
3,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,338 kg |
3,250 kg |
| Empty weight |
859 kg |
1,950 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 210 kW
|
2 x 242 kW
|
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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 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.
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