Bell 47 vs Ka-60 Kasatka
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Ka-60 Kasatka 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-60 Kasatka. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 700 km for the Ka-60 Kasatka. At 6,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-60 Kasatka is 4.9x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 2 for the Ka-60 Kasatka. The Bell 47 first flew 52 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1946 vs 1998).
| 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 | -- |
| Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 10 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 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 | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,150 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 478 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka 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-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher service ceiling at 5,150 meters (16,896 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,500 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.