Ka-27 Helix vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
The Ka-27 Helix and the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Kamov respectively. Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 km vs 460 km for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ka-27 Helix. The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 19 for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The Ka-27 Helix first flew 9 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1973 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 8 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 201 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 17 June 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $16 million |
| Wingspan | 15.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 830 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 460 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,700 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 821 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 10,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-27 Helix entered service first in 1982, 13 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".