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Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs Mi-24 Hind

Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
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Specifications
Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 25 June 1997 19 September 1969
Year introduced 2011 1972
Number produced 196 units 2648 units
Average unit price $16 million $12 million
Wing area 330.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 7.8 m 6.5 m
Height 5.0 m 5.5 m
Length 15.9 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 460 km 450 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has an operational range of 460 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,120 m for the Mi-24 Hind.

The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in 196 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. Unit cost is $16M for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs $12M for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 28 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B (1969 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 300 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a longer range at 460 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 10,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 15.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the Mi-24 Hind at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 39 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 196 units of the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.