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Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs EC665 Tiger

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Specifications
Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Eurocopter
First flight 17 June 1982 27 April 1991
Year introduced 1995 2002
Number produced 19 units 180 units
Average unit price $16 million $36 million
Wingspan 14.5 m 4.5 m
Height 4.9 m 3.8 m
Length 16.0 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 460 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 7,700 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW 2 x 958 kW
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Overview

The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has an operational range of 460 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has been produced in 19 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $16M for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" first flew 9 years before the EC665 Tiger (1982 vs 1991).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 315 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" entered service first in 1995, 7 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".