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Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs Z-10

Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs Z-10 at a glance — top speed 315 vs 300 km/h, range 460 vs 1,120 km, max takeoff weight 10,800 vs 7,000 kg, built 19 vs 109 units.

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Specifications
Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" Z-10
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Changhe
First flight 17 June 1982 29 April 2003
Year introduced 1995 2012
Number produced 19 units 109 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wingspan 14.5 m 13.0 m
Height 4.9 m 3.9 m
Length 16.0 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 460 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 7,700 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW 2 x 1,000 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Z-10?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Z-10's 300 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Z-10?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the Z-10's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Z-10?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Z-10?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" entered service first in 1995, 17 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Z-10?
The Z-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 109 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".