Bell 47 vs Ka-27 Helix
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Ka-27 Helix are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 980 km for the Ka-27 Helix. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 9.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 201 for the Ka-27 Helix. The Bell 47 first flew 27 years before the Ka-27 Helix (1946 vs 1973).
| 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 maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 8 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 201 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 | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 830 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 101 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 36 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.