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Ka-27 Helix vs Westland Lynx

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Westland Lynx
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Westland
First flight 8 August 1973 21 March 1971
Year introduced 1982 1978
Number produced 201 units 450 units
Average unit price -- $10 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 12.8 m
Height 5.5 m 3.6 m
Length 11.3 m 15.0 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 980 km 528 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 4,760 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 2,740 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The Ka-27 Helix and the Westland Lynx are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Westland respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx. The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 km vs 528 km for the Westland Lynx. The Ka-27 Helix operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 2.5x the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.

The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 450 for the Westland Lynx. The Westland Lynx first flew 2 years before the Ka-27 Helix (1971 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 270 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Westland Lynx?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Westland Lynx?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Westland Lynx?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx entered service first in 1978, 4 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Westland Lynx?
The Westland Lynx has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.