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H135M / EC365 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 15 February 1994 4 September 1997
Year introduced 1996 2002
Number produced 1400 units 269 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 13.0 m
Height 3.5 m 4.2 m
Length 12.2 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 630 km 600 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 600 km for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 6,096 m for the H135M / EC365.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The H135M / EC365 first flew 3 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1994 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the H135M / EC365's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 6 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.