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Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs Ka-26

Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs Ka-26 at a glance — top speed 205 vs 170 km/h, range 600 vs 400 km, max takeoff weight 3,450 vs 3,250 kg, built 269 vs 816 units.

Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
Ka-226 Hoodlum-C Ka-26
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kamov
First flight 4 September 1997 18 August 1965
Year introduced 2002 1969
Number produced 269 units 816 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 13.0 m 13.0 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 8.1 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 205 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 600 km 400 km
Service ceiling 6,200 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 3,250 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW 2 x 242 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is faster with a maximum speed of 205 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is longer at 8.1 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 entered service first in 1969, 33 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.