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Ka-26 vs Ka-27 Helix

Ka-26 vs Ka-27 Helix at a glance — top speed 170 vs 270 km/h, range 400 vs 980 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 12,000 kg, built 816 vs 201 units.

Kamov Ka-26 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-26
Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Specifications
Ka-26 Ka-27 Helix
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kamov
First flight 18 August 1965 8 August 1973
Year introduced 1969 1982
Number produced 816 units 201 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 13.0 m 15.8 m
Height 4.1 m 5.5 m
Length 7.8 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 400 km 980 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 1,659 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-26 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-26 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-27 Helix is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-26 entered service first in 1969, 13 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or Ka-27 Helix?
The Ka-26 has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.