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Ka-29 Helix-B |
Ka-31 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Kamov |
Kamov |
| First flight |
24 December 1973 |
1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced |
1987 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
60 units |
28 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
392.2 m² |
397.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
15.8 m |
15.9 m |
| Height |
5.5 m |
5.6 m |
| Length |
11.3 m |
12.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
270 km/h |
250 km/h |
| Operational range |
980 km |
600 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,000 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,000 kg |
12,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,500 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,660 kW
|
2 x 1,864 kW
|
Overview
The Ka-29 Helix-B and the Ka-31 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Kamov respectively.
Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-29 Helix-B vs 250 km/h for the Ka-31. The Ka-29 Helix-B has an operational range of 980 km vs 600 km for the Ka-31.
The Ka-29 Helix-B has been produced in 60 units vs 28 for the Ka-31. The Ka-29 Helix-B first flew 14 years before the Ka-31 (1973 vs 1987).
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-31?
The Ka-29 Helix-B is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-31?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Ka-31's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-31?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Ka-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-31?
The Ka-31 is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-31?
The Ka-29 Helix-B entered service first in 1987, 8 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-31?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.
