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Ka-25 Hormone vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Ka-25 Hormone vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 220 vs 222 km/h, range 400 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,309 kg, built 460 vs 16,000 units.

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Bell
First flight 26 April 1961 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1968 1959
Number produced 460 units 16000 units
Average unit price $6 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 15.7 m 14.6 m
Height 5.4 m 4.5 m
Length 9.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 400 km 510 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-25 Hormone is more expensive at approximately $6.0 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 9 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.