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Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs EC665 Tiger

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Specifications
Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Eurocopter
First flight 25 June 1997 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2011 2002
Number produced 196 units 180 units
Average unit price $16 million $36 million
Wing area 330.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 7.8 m 4.5 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 15.9 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 460 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 958 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 300 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 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 EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2002, 9 years before the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or EC665 Tiger?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in greater numbers with 196 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.