Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs Ka-26

Overview

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C and the Ka-26 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs 170 km/h for the Ka-26. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has an operational range of 600 km vs 400 km for the Ka-26. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 3,000 m for the Ka-26.

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has been produced in 269 units vs 816 for the Ka-26. The Ka-26 first flew 32 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1965 vs 1997).

Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work.
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 4 September 1997
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 269 units
Average unit price --
Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport.
Kamov Ka-26 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 18 August 1965
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 13.0 m
Height 4.2 m
Length 8.1 m
Maximum speed 205 km/h
Operational range 600 km
Service ceiling 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 168 kW
Wingspan 13.0 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 7.8 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h
Operational range 400 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is faster with a maximum speed of 205 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 entered service first in 1969, 33 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.