AW109 vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Italian multipurpose helicopter, notable for its use in law enforcement, air ambulance and military roles since the late 1970s. | |
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Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
First flight | 4 August 1971 |
Year of introduction | 1976 |
Number produced | 124 units |
Average unit price | $8 million |
Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work. | |
Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Kamov |
First flight | 4 September 1997 |
Year of introduction | 2002 |
Number produced | 269 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 285 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,000 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 2,000 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 426 kW ◉ |
Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
Length | 8.1 m ◉ |
Maximum speed | 205 km/h ◉ |
Service ceiling | 6,200 m ◉ |
Max. takeoff weight | 3,450 kg ◉ |
Empty weight | 1,950 kg ◉ |
Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW ◉ |