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AW609 vs Ka-22 Hoop

AgustaWestland AW609 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹🇺🇸 AW609
Kamov Ka-22 Hoop military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-22 Hoop
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Specifications
AW609 Ka-22 Hoop
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Kamov
First flight 6 March 2003 15 August 1959
Year introduced 2020 --
Number produced N/A 4 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 105.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 22.5 m
Height 5.1 m -- m
Length 14.1 m 27.0 m
Maximum speed 509 km/h 375 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 450 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,200 kg 42,500 kg
Empty weight 4,755 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,447 kW 2 x 4,045 kW
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Overview

The AW609 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by AgustaWestland, while the Ka-22 Hoop is a Military Helicopters by Kamov.

Top speed is 509 km/h for the AW609 vs 375 km/h for the Ka-22 Hoop. The AW609 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 450 km for the Ka-22 Hoop. The AW609 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ka-22 Hoop. At 42,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-22 Hoop is 5.2x the AW609's 8,200 kg.

The Ka-22 Hoop first flew 44 years before the AW609 (1959 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW609 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The AW609 is faster with a maximum speed of 509 km/h compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 375 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW609 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The AW609 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW609 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The AW609 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW609 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,500 kg compared to the AW609's 8,200 kg.
Which is larger, the AW609 or Ka-22 Hoop?
The Ka-22 Hoop is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the AW609's 14.1 meters.