Ka-26 vs Ka-31
Ka-26 vs Ka-31 at a glance — top speed 170 vs 250 km/h, range 400 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 12,500 kg, built 816 vs 28 units.
Specifications
|
Ka-26 |
Ka-31 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Kamov |
Kamov |
| First flight |
18 August 1965 |
1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced |
1969 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
816 units |
28 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
-- m² |
397.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
13.0 m |
15.9 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
5.6 m |
| Length |
7.8 m |
12.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
170 km/h |
250 km/h |
| Operational range |
400 km |
600 km |
| Service ceiling |
3,000 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,250 kg |
12,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,950 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 242 kW
|
2 x 1,864 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Ka-26 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or Ka-31?
The Ka-26 entered service first in 1969, 26 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or Ka-31?
The Ka-26 has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.
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