Ka-60 Kasatka vs MD-500
The Ka-60 Kasatka and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The Ka-60 Kasatka has an operational range of 700 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The Ka-60 Kasatka operates at altitudes up to 5,150 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500. At 6,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-60 Kasatka is 4.8x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The Ka-60 Kasatka has been produced in 2 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. The MD-500 first flew 16 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1982 vs 1998).
| Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 10 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,150 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 956 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or MD-500?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-60 Kasatka or MD-500?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka or MD-500?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher service ceiling at 5,150 meters (16,896 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or MD-500?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,500 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or MD-500?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.