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Ka-60 Kasatka vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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Specifications
Ka-60 Kasatka UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Bell
First flight 10 December 1998 22 October 1956
Year introduced -- 1959
Number produced 2 units 16000 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 143.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 14.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.5 m
Length 15.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 700 km 510 km
Service ceiling 5,150 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,500 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Overview

The Ka-60 Kasatka and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Ka-60 Kasatka has an operational range of 700 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,150 m for the Ka-60 Kasatka.

The Ka-60 Kasatka has been produced in 2 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 42 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1956 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,500 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.