Bell 47 vs Ka-31
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Ka-31 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 250 km/h for the Ka-31. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 600 km for the Ka-31. At 12,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-31 is 9.3x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 28 for the Ka-31. The Bell 47 first flew 41 years before the Ka-31 (1946 vs 1987).
| 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 naval airborne early warning and control helicopter, developed in the late 1980s, deployed in naval operations by Russia, China, and India. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 28 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 ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 397.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 932 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Ka-31?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 49 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-31?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.