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Ka-25 Hormone vs Westland Lynx

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
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🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
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Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Westland
First flight 26 April 1961 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1968 1978
Number produced 460 units 450 units
Average unit price $6 million $10 million
Wingspan 15.7 m 12.8 m
Height 5.4 m 3.6 m
Length 9.8 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 400 km 528 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The Ka-25 Hormone and the Westland Lynx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Westland respectively.

Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 528 km for the Westland Lynx. The Ka-25 Hormone operates at altitudes up to 3,350 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx.

The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 450 for the Westland Lynx. Unit cost is $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone vs $10M for the Westland Lynx. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 10 years before the Westland Lynx (1961 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher service ceiling at 3,350 meters (10,990 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Ka-25 Hormone at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Ka-25 Hormone entered service first in 1968, 10 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Lynx?
The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in greater numbers with 460 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.