Ka-31 vs 340 AEW&C
Overview
The Ka-31 is a Military Helicopters built by Kamov, while the 340 AEW&C is a Military Special Mission Aircraft by Saab.
The 340 AEW&C reaches 522 km/h — 2.1x the Ka-31's 250 km/h. The Ka-31 has an operational range of 600 km vs 1,300 km for the 340 AEW&C.
The Ka-31 has been produced in 28 units vs 12 for the 340 AEW&C. The Ka-31 first flew 7 years before the 340 AEW&C (1987 vs 1994).
| Soviet naval airborne early warning and control helicopter, developed in the late 1980s, deployed in naval operations by Russia, China, and India. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 28 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 397.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 932 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 42.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 522 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 695 kW ◉ |
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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-31 or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C is faster with a maximum speed of 522 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 272 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-31 or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the Ka-31's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-31 or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Ka-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-31 or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,155 kg compared to the Ka-31's 12,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-31 or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-31 or 340 AEW&C?
The Ka-31 entered service first in 1995, 2 years before the 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-31 or 340 AEW&C?
The Ka-31 has been produced in greater numbers with 28 units compared to 12 units of the 340 AEW&C.