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Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs Prachand

Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs Prachand at a glance — top speed 300 vs 280 km/h, range 460 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 10,800 vs 5,800 kg, built 196 vs 19 units.

Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
HAL Prachand military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Prachand
Specifications
Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B Prachand
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov HAL
First flight 25 June 1997 29 March 2010
Year introduced 2011 2021
Number produced 196 units 19 units
Average unit price $16 million $32.6 million
Wing area 330.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 7.8 m 13.2 m
Height 5.0 m 4.4 m
Length 15.9 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 460 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 5,800 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,068 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Prachand has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Prachand's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Prachand is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B entered service first in 2011, 10 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Prachand?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in greater numbers with 196 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.