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Ka-27 Helix vs Ka-60 Kasatka

Ka-27 Helix vs Ka-60 Kasatka at a glance — top speed 270 vs 300 km/h, range 980 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 6,500 kg, built 201 vs 2 units.

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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Ka-60 Kasatka
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kamov
First flight 8 August 1973 10 December 1998
Year introduced 1982 --
Number produced 201 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 143.1 m²
Wingspan 15.8 m 13.5 m
Height 5.5 m 4.6 m
Length 11.3 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 980 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,150 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 6,500 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher service ceiling at 5,150 meters (16,896 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.