Ka-27 Helix vs MD-500
The Ka-27 Helix and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The Ka-27 Helix operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 8.8x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. The Ka-27 Helix first flew 9 years before the MD-500 (1973 vs 1982).
| Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era. | |
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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 | $-- million |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 980 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,659 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or MD-500?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or MD-500?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or MD-500?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or MD-500?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or MD-500?
The Ka-27 Helix is longer at 11.3 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or MD-500?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 15 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.