Ka-26 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The Ka-26 and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the Ka-26 vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-26 has an operational range of 400 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 3,000 m for the Ka-26.
The Ka-26 has been produced in 816 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 9 years before the Ka-26 (1956 vs 1965).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| 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 | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-26 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 52 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-26 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 10 years before the Ka-26 which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 816 units of the Ka-26.