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HH-52 Seaguard vs Ka-25 Hormone

HH-52 Seaguard vs Ka-25 Hormone at a glance — top speed 176 vs 220 km/h, range 763 vs 400 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 7,500 kg, built 175 vs 460 units.

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Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard Ka-25 Hormone
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Kamov
First flight 14 May 1958 26 April 1961
Year introduced 1963 1968
Number produced 175 units 460 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 15.7 m
Height 4.9 m 5.4 m
Length 13.6 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 220 km/h
Operational range 763 km 400 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 3,350 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 4,765 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-52 Seaguard or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or Ka-25 Hormone?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a longer range at 763 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard or Ka-25 Hormone?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a higher service ceiling at 3,400 meters (11,154 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or Ka-25 Hormone?
The HH-52 Seaguard is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or Ka-25 Hormone?
The HH-52 Seaguard entered service first in 1963, 5 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or Ka-25 Hormone?
The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in greater numbers with 460 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.