Ka-25 Hormone vs Ka-26

Overview

The Ka-25 Hormone and the Ka-26 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 170 km/h for the Ka-26. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 400 km for the Ka-26. The Ka-25 Hormone operates at altitudes up to 3,350 m compared to 3,000 m for the Ka-26. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 2.3x the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.

The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 816 for the Ka-26. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 4 years before the Ka-26 (1961 vs 1965).

Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations.
Kamov Ka-25 Hormone Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 26 April 1961
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 460 units
Average unit price $6 million
Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport.
Kamov Ka-26 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 18 August 1965
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 816 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 15.7 m
Height 5.4 m
Length 9.8 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h
Operational range 400 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg
Total thrust 2 x 727 kW
Wingspan 13.0 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 7.8 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h
Operational range 400 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 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.