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Ka-27 Helix vs Yak-38 Forger

Ka-27 Helix vs Yak-38 Forger at a glance — top speed 270 vs 1,210 km/h, range 980 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 11,200 kg, built 201 vs 231 units.

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
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Yakovlev Yak-38 Forger combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Yak-38 Forger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Kamov Yakovlev
First flight 8 August 1973 27 September 1970
Year introduced 1982 1976
Number produced 201 units 231 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area -- m² 18.5 m²
Wingspan 15.8 m 7.3 m
Height 5.5 m 4.4 m
Length 11.3 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 1210 km/h
Operational range 980 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 11,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 11,200 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 7,020 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 1 x 6,801 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,210 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 940 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has a higher service ceiling at 11,300 meters (37,073 ft) compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Yak-38 Forger?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Yak-38 Forger's 11,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger entered service first in 1976, 6 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Yak-38 Forger?
The Yak-38 Forger has been produced in greater numbers with 231 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.