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Ka-25 Hormone vs Ka-26

Ka-25 Hormone vs Ka-26 at a glance — top speed 220 vs 170 km/h, range 400 vs 400 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 3,250 kg, built 460 vs 816 units.

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Kamov Ka-26 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-26
Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone Ka-26
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kamov
First flight 26 April 1961 18 August 1965
Year introduced 1968 1969
Number produced 460 units 816 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wingspan 15.7 m 13.0 m
Height 5.4 m 4.1 m
Length 9.8 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 170 km/h
Operational range 400 km 400 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 3,250 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 242 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or Ka-26?
The Ka-25 Hormone is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 has a longer range at 400 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or Ka-26?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher service ceiling at 3,350 meters (10,990 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or Ka-26?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or Ka-26?
The Ka-25 Hormone is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or Ka-26?
The Ka-25 Hormone entered service first in 1968, 1 years before the Ka-26 which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or Ka-26?
The Ka-26 has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.