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Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs Mi-24 Hind

Kamov Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" military helicopters side profile drawing
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Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 17 June 1982 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1995 1972
Number produced 19 units 2648 units
Average unit price $16 million $12 million
Wingspan 14.5 m 6.5 m
Height 4.9 m 5.5 m
Length 16.0 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 460 km 450 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 7,700 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has an operational range of 460 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 5,120 m for the Mi-24 Hind.

The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has been produced in 19 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. Unit cost is $16M for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs $12M for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 13 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1969 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 315 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a longer range at 460 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 10,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the Mi-24 Hind at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 23 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".