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AH-1 Cobra vs AH-64 Apache

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
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Specifications
AH-1 Cobra AH-64 Apache
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Boeing
First flight 7 September 1965 30 September 1975
Year introduced 1967 1984
Number produced 1116 units 2400 units
Average unit price $13 million $33 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 14.6 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 17.8 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 293 km/h
Operational range 570 km 480 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,670 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 10,107 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 5,352 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 604 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 277 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the AH-1 Cobra at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the AH-64 Apache which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.