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Ka-27 Helix vs Mi-38

Ka-27 Helix vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 300 km/h, range 980 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 15,600 kg, built 201 vs 13 units.

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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Mi-38
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 8 August 1973 22 December 2003
Year introduced 1982 2019
Number produced 201 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 15.8 m 21.1 m
Height 5.5 m 5.1 m
Length 11.3 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 980 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 2,059 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 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 Mi-38?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Mi-38's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-38?
The Ka-27 Helix entered service first in 1982, 37 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-38?
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in greater numbers with 201 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.