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MBB Bo 105 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Kamov
First flight 16 February 1967 4 September 1997
Year introduced 1970 2002
Number produced 1500 units 269 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wingspan 9.8 m 13.0 m
Height 3.0 m 4.2 m
Length 11.9 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 657 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 166 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 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 5,182 m for the MBB Bo 105.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The MBB Bo 105 first flew 30 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1967 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 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 MBB Bo 105's 5,182 meters (17,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The MBB Bo 105 entered service first in 1970, 32 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,500 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.