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Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs SH-60 Seahawk

Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
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Specifications
Ka-226 Hoodlum-C SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 4 September 1997 12 December 1979
Year introduced 2002 1984
Number produced 269 units 938 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 16.4 m
Height 4.2 m 5.2 m
Length 8.1 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 205 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 600 km 830 km
Service ceiling 6,200 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 168 kW 2 x 705 kW
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Overview

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C and the SH-60 Seahawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs 270 km/h for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has an operational range of 600 km vs 830 km for the SH-60 Seahawk. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 3,700 m for the SH-60 Seahawk. At 9,926 kg MTOW, the SH-60 Seahawk is 2.9x the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has been produced in 269 units vs 938 for the SH-60 Seahawk. The SH-60 Seahawk first flew 18 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1979 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk 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 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,926 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk entered service first in 1984, 18 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 SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has been produced in greater numbers with 938 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.