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Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs OH-58 Kiowa

Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs OH-58 Kiowa at a glance — top speed 300 vs 240 km/h, range 460 vs 260 km, max takeoff weight 10,800 vs 2,495 kg, built 196 vs 2,325 units.

Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Specifications
Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B OH-58 Kiowa
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Bell
First flight 25 June 1997 8 December 1962
Year introduced 2011 1969
Number produced 196 units 2325 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wing area 330.3 m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 7.8 m 10.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.9 m
Length 15.9 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 460 km 260 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,575 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a longer range at 460 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 42 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 OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa has been produced in greater numbers with 2,325 units compared to 196 units of the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.