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Ka-26 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Ka-26 vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 170 vs 222 km/h, range 400 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 4,309 kg, built 816 vs 16,000 units.

Kamov Ka-26 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-26
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
Ka-26 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Bell
First flight 18 August 1965 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1969 1959
Number produced 816 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wingspan 13.0 m 14.6 m
Height 4.1 m 4.5 m
Length 7.8 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 400 km 510 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 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.