A-50 Mainstay vs Ka-31
A-50 Mainstay vs Ka-31 at a glance — top speed 900 vs 250 km/h, range 7,500 vs 600 km, max takeoff weight 190,000 vs 12,500 kg, built 42 vs 28 units.
Specifications
|
A-50 Mainstay |
Ka-31 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Beriev |
Kamov |
| First flight |
19 December 1978 |
1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced |
1985 |
1995 |
| Number produced |
42 units |
28 units |
| Average unit price |
$300 million |
-- |
| Wing area |
300.0 m² |
397.2 m² |
| Wingspan |
50.6 m |
15.9 m |
| Height |
14.8 m |
5.6 m |
| Length |
46.6 m |
12.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
900 km/h |
250 km/h |
| Operational range |
7,500 km |
600 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,500 m |
-- m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
190,000 kg |
12,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
61,000 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 12,000 kgf
|
2 x 1,864 kW
|
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Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or Ka-31?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or Ka-31?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the Ka-31's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or Ka-31?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Ka-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or Ka-31?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the Ka-31's 12,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or Ka-31?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or Ka-31?
The A-50 Mainstay entered service first in 1985, 10 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or Ka-31?
The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.
