Ka-26 vs Ka-27 Helix
Overview
The Ka-26 and the Ka-27 Helix are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the Ka-26 vs 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix. The Ka-26 has an operational range of 400 km vs 980 km for the Ka-27 Helix. The Ka-27 Helix operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,000 m for the Ka-26. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 3.7x the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
The Ka-26 has been produced in 816 units vs 201 for the Ka-27 Helix. The Ka-26 first flew 8 years before the Ka-27 Helix (1965 vs 1973).
| Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 18 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 8 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 201 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 830 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.