Comparison of Kamov Ka-31 and Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kamov Ka-31 × |  Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Kamov | Sikorsky Helicopter |
| Model | Kamov Ka-31 | Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1995 | 1961 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1980 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | KA31 | S61 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 × Isotov TV3-117VMA turboshaft | 2x 2 × General Electric T58-GE-10 turboshafts |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,500 | 1,400 |
| Avionics | - | AlliedSignal AQS-13 sonar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 206 | 267 |
| Travel range (km) | 680 | 1,000 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.245 | 0.357 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,000 | 4,481 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 15.49 | 11.18 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 12,500 | 10,002 |
| Max payload (kg) | 4,000 | 3,630 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 4,471 | 3,698 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 12.5 | 16.7 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.6 | 5.13 |
| Wing span (m) | 15.9 | 19 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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