Ka-26 vs MD-500
Ka-26 vs MD-500 at a glance — top speed 170 vs 282 km/h, range 400 vs 430 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 1,361 kg, built 816 vs 4,700 units.
Specifications
|
Ka-26 |
MD-500 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Kamov |
Hughes |
| First flight |
18 August 1965 |
28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced |
1969 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
816 units |
4700 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$4 million |
| Wingspan |
13.0 m |
8.3 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
2.6 m |
| Length |
7.8 m |
9.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
170 km/h |
282 km/h |
| Operational range |
400 km |
430 km |
| Service ceiling |
3,000 m |
4,877 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,250 kg |
1,361 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,950 kg |
672 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 242 kW
|
1 x 313 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Ka-26 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a longer range at 430 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-26 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or MD-500?
The Ka-26 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,250 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or MD-500?
The MD-500 is longer at 9.4 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the Ka-26 which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 816 units of the Ka-26.
