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Bell 47 vs Ka-60 Kasatka

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
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Specifications
Bell 47 Ka-60 Kasatka
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Kamov
First flight 1 January 1946 10 December 1998
Year introduced 1946 --
Number produced 5600 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² 143.1 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 13.5 m
Height 2.8 m 4.6 m
Length 9.6 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 396 km 700 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,150 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 6,500 kg
Empty weight 859 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 2 x 956 kW
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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).

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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.