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Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs Z-10

Kamov Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
Changhe Z-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-10
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Specifications
Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B Z-10
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Changhe
First flight 25 June 1997 29 April 2003
Year introduced 1995 2012
Number produced 196 units 109 units
Average unit price $16 million --
Wingspan 7.8 m 13.0 m
Height 5.0 m 3.9 m
Length 15.9 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 460 km 1,120 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 5,540 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 500 kW
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Overview

The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has an operational range of 460 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.

The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in 196 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B first flew 6 years before the Z-10 (1997 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Z-10?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the Z-10's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Z-10?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Z-10?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B entered service first in 1995, 17 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B or Z-10?
The Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B has been produced in greater numbers with 196 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.