Ka-27 Helix vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Overview
The Ka-27 Helix and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Bell respectively.
Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ka-27 Helix. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 2.8x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 17 years before the Ka-27 Helix (1956 vs 1973).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 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 | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 48 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 23 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.