AH-6 Little Bird vs AH-64 Apache

Overview

The AH-6 Little Bird and the AH-64 Apache are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 282 km/h for the AH-6 Little Bird vs 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache. The AH-6 Little Bird has an operational range of 430 km vs 480 km for the AH-64 Apache. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,877 m for the AH-6 Little Bird. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 6.3x the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.

The AH-6 Little Bird has been produced in 1,420 units vs 2,400 for the AH-64 Apache. Unit cost is $7.5M for the AH-6 Little Bird vs $33M for the AH-64 Apache. The AH-6 Little Bird first flew 12 years before the AH-64 Apache (1963 vs 1975).

AH-6 Little Bird

American light attack helicopter, best recognized for deployment in special operations during conflicts like the Iraq War.
Boeing AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 27 February 1963
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 1420 units
Average unit price $7.5 million
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AH-64 Apache

American attack helicopter, developed during the Cold War, most famous for significant deployments in Gulf War and Afghanistan conflict.
Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 30 September 1975
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 2400 units
Average unit price $33 million
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AH-6 Little Bird

Wingspan 8.4 m ◉
Height 2.6 m ◉
Length 9.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 282 km/h ◉
Operational range 430 km ◉
Service ceiling 4,877 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg ◉
Empty weight 896 kg ◉
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW ◉

AH-64 Apache

Wingspan 14.6 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 17.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 293 km/h ◉
Operational range 480 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,670 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg ◉
Empty weight 5,352 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 282 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has a longer range at 480 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the AH-6 Little Bird at $7.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-6 Little Bird entered service first in 1980, 4 years before the AH-64 Apache which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or AH-64 Apache?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.

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