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AH-64 Apache vs AS565 Panther

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AS565 Panther
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache AS565 Panther
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 30 September 1975 28 February 1984
Year introduced 1984 1986
Number produced 2400 units N/A
Average unit price $33 million $7 million
Wing area -- m² 112.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.9 m
Height 5.0 m 4.0 m
Length 17.7 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 480 km 827 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,865 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 4,300 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 2,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 318 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the AS565 Panther are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 306 km/h for the AS565 Panther. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 827 km for the AS565 Panther. The AS565 Panther operates at altitudes up to 5,865 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 2.4x the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.

Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $7M for the AS565 Panther. The AH-64 Apache first flew 9 years before the AS565 Panther (1975 vs 1984).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or AS565 Panther?
The AS565 Panther is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or AS565 Panther?
The AS565 Panther has a longer range at 827 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or AS565 Panther?
The AS565 Panther has a higher service ceiling at 5,865 meters (19,242 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or AS565 Panther?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the AS565 Panther's 4,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or AS565 Panther?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the AS565 Panther's 13.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or AS565 Panther?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the AS565 Panther at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or AS565 Panther?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 2 years before the AS565 Panther which entered service in 1986.