Bell 47 vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

Overview

The Bell 47 and the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 460 km for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is 8.1x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 196 for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Bell 47 first flew 51 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B (1946 vs 1997).

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.
Bell Bell 47 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 5600 units
Average unit price --
Russian attack helicopter, known for its use in combat roles in Syria, equipped with reconnaissance and combat capabilities.
Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 25 June 1997
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 196 units
Average unit price $16 million
Wing area 100.8 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 169 km/h β—‰
Operational range 396 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg β—‰
Empty weight 859 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.8 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 15.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 460 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a longer range at 460 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B 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-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 49 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 196 units of the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.