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Ka-31 vs R-99 Erieye

Ka-31 vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 250 vs 833 km/h, range 600 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 12,500 vs 24,100 kg.

Specifications
Ka-31 R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Helicopters Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Kamov Embraer
First flight 1 January 1987 1 January 1999
Year introduced 1995 2001
Number produced 28 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 397.2 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 20.0 m
Height 5.6 m 6.8 m
Length 12.5 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 600 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,500 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight -- kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 40 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-31 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is faster with a maximum speed of 833 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 583 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-31 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Ka-31's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Ka-31 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,100 kg compared to the Ka-31's 12,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-31 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-31 or R-99 Erieye?
The Ka-31 entered service first in 1995, 6 years before the R-99 Erieye which entered service in 2001.