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Ka-29 Helix-B vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

Kamov Ka-29 Helix-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-29 Helix-B
Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
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Specifications
Ka-29 Helix-B Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Kamov
First flight 24 December 1973 25 June 1997
Year introduced 1987 2011
Number produced 60 units 196 units
Average unit price -- $16 million
Wing area 392.2 m² 330.3 m²
Wingspan 15.8 m 7.8 m
Height 5.5 m 5.0 m
Length 11.3 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 980 km 460 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,660 kW 2 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The Ka-29 Helix-B and the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-29 Helix-B vs 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Ka-29 Helix-B has an operational range of 980 km vs 460 km for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ka-29 Helix-B.

The Ka-29 Helix-B has been produced in 60 units vs 196 for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B. The Ka-29 Helix-B first flew 24 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B (1973 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 270 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 10,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-29 Helix-B entered service first in 1987, 24 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-29 Helix-B or Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in greater numbers with 196 units compared to 60 units of the Ka-29 Helix-B.