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Ka-22 Hoop vs Mi-26 Halo

Ka-22 Hoop vs Mi-26 Halo at a glance — top speed 375 vs 295 km/h, range 450 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 42,500 vs 56,000 kg, built 4 vs 316 units.

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Specifications
Ka-22 Hoop Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 15 August 1959 14 December 1977
Year introduced -- 1983
Number produced 4 units 316 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 105.0 m² 804.3 m²
Wingspan 22.5 m 32.0 m
Height -- m 8.1 m
Length 27.0 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 375 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 450 km 500 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,500 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 28,200 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,045 kW 2 x 8,500 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-26 Halo?
The Ka-22 Hoop is faster with a maximum speed of 375 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-26 Halo?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 42,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 27.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 4 units of the Ka-22 Hoop.