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Ka-27 Helix vs Ka-29 Helix-B

Ka-27 Helix vs Ka-29 Helix-B at a glance — top speed 270 vs 270 km/h, range 980 vs 980 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 12,000 kg, built 201 vs 60 units.

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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Ka-29 Helix-B
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kamov
First flight 8 August 1973 24 December 1973
Year introduced 1982 1987
Number produced 201 units 60 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 392.2 m²
Wingspan 15.8 m 15.8 m
Height 5.5 m 5.5 m
Length 11.3 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 980 km 980 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 1,660 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-29 Helix-B?
Both the Ka-27 Helix and Ka-29 Helix-B have a maximum speed of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-29 Helix-B?
Both the Ka-27 Helix and Ka-29 Helix-B have a range of 980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-29 Helix-B?
Both the Ka-27 Helix and Ka-29 Helix-B have a service ceiling of 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-29 Helix-B?
Both the Ka-27 Helix and Ka-29 Helix-B have a maximum takeoff weight of 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-29 Helix-B?
Both the Ka-27 Helix and Ka-29 Helix-B are 11.3 meters long.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The Ka-27 Helix entered service first in 1982, 5 years before the Ka-29 Helix-B which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 60 units of the Ka-29 Helix-B.