Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs EC665 Tiger
| Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 17 June 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $16 million |
| German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Eurocopter |
| First flight | 27 April 1991 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 180 units |
| Average unit price | $36 million |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 460 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,641 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,200 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 958 kW â—‰ |
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