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Ka-27 Helix vs SH-3 Sea King

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Sikorsky
First flight 8 August 1973 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1982 1961
Number produced 201 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 19.0 m
Height 5.5 m 5.1 m
Length 11.3 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 980 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Overview

The Ka-27 Helix and the SH-3 Sea King are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 267 km/h for the SH-3 Sea King. The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 km vs 1,005 km for the SH-3 Sea King. The Ka-27 Helix operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,481 m for the SH-3 Sea King.

The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 1,300 for the SH-3 Sea King. The SH-3 Sea King first flew 14 years before the Ka-27 Helix (1959 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-3 Sea King?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 267 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-3 Sea King?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-3 Sea King?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King entered service first in 1961, 21 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has been produced in greater numbers with 1,300 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.