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

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"
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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 727 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The Ka-25 Hormone and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone.

The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 5 years before the Ka-25 Hormone (1956 vs 1961).

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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.