Bell 47 vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 460 km for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is 8.1x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 19 for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Bell 47 first flew 36 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1946 vs 1982).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 17 June 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $16 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 | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 460 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 821 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a longer range at 460 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 49 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".