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Ka-25 Hormone vs SH-3 Sea King

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
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Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 26 April 1961 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1968 1961
Number produced 460 units 1300 units
Average unit price $6 million $25 million
Wingspan 15.7 m 19.0 m
Height 5.4 m 5.1 m
Length 9.8 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 400 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Overview

The Ka-25 Hormone and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King operates at altitudes up to 4,481 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone.

The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King. Unit cost is $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone vs $25M for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King first flew 2 years before the Ka-25 Hormone (1959 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher service ceiling at 4,481 meters (14,701 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Ka-25 Hormone at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 7 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.