Ka-27 Helix vs NH90

Soviet maritime helicopter, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and rescue operations during the Cold War era.
Picture of Ka-27 Helix
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 8 August 1973
Year of introduction 1982
Number produced 201 units
Average unit price $-- million
European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
Picture of NH90
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer NHIndustries
First flight 18 December 1995
Year of introduction 2004
Number produced 471 units
Average unit price $42 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 5.5 m
Length 11.3 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,659 kW
3-view profile of Ka-27 Helix
Wingspan 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m
Length 19.6 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 880 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg
Empty weight 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW
3-view profile of NH90

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