Ka-25 Hormone vs MD-500
The Ka-25 Hormone and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 5.5x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone vs $4M for the MD-500. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 21 years before the MD-500 (1961 vs 1982).
| Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 26 April 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 460 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,350 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,765 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,454 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a longer range at 430 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The Ka-25 Hormone is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The Ka-25 Hormone is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.