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H135M / EC365 vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Kamov
First flight 15 February 1994 25 June 1997
Year introduced 1996 2011
Number produced 1400 units 196 units
Average unit price $12 million $16 million
Wing area -- m² 330.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.8 m
Height 3.5 m 5.0 m
Length 12.2 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 630 km 460 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 519 kW 2 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 460 km for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is 3.7x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 196 for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $16M for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The H135M / EC365 first flew 3 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B (1994 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The H135M / EC365 entered service first in 1996, 15 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 196 units of the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.