SH-3 Sea King vs Ka-25 Hormone
American amphibious helicopter, enlisted for anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War, renowned for Apollo space missions recovery. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
First flight | 11 March 1959 |
Year of introduction | 1961 |
Number produced | 1300 units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
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Origin country | π¨π³ Ex-USSR |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Kamov |
First flight | 26 April 1961 |
Year of introduction | 1968 |
Number produced | 460 units |
Average unit price | $6 million |
Wingspan | 15.7 m β |
Height | 5.4 m β |
Length | 9.8 m β |
Maximum speed | 220 km/h β |
Operational range | 450 km β |
Service ceiling | -- m |
Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg β |
Empty weight | 4,765 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 1,454 kW β |