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Ka-25 Hormone vs Westland Wasp

Ka-25 Hormone vs Westland Wasp at a glance — top speed 220 vs 193 km/h, range 400 vs 487 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 2,495 kg, built 460 vs 133 units.

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Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone Westland Wasp
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Westland
First flight 26 April 1961 28 October 1962
Year introduced 1968 1964
Number produced 460 units 133 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 15.7 m 9.8 m
Height 5.4 m 2.7 m
Length 9.8 m 12.3 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 193 km/h
Operational range 400 km 487 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 1,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 530 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Wasp?
The Ka-25 Hormone is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Westland Wasp's 193 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a longer range at 487 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp has a higher service ceiling at 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Wasp?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Westland Wasp's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp is longer at 12.3 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Wasp?
The Westland Wasp entered service first in 1964, 4 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or Westland Wasp?
The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in greater numbers with 460 units compared to 133 units of the Westland Wasp.