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AH-64 Apache vs AW101

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache AW101
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing AgustaWestland
First flight 30 September 1975 19 October 1964
Year introduced 1984 1999
Number produced 2400 units 137 units
Average unit price $33 million $70 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 18.6 m
Height 5.0 m 6.6 m
Length 17.7 m 20.4 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 309 km/h
Operational range 480 km 1,389 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 2,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 12,900 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 3 x 348 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the AW101 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 309 km/h for the AW101. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 1,389 km for the AW101. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 137 for the AW101. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $70M for the AW101. The AW101 first flew 11 years before the AH-64 Apache (1964 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the AH-64 Apache at $33 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 15 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or AW101?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.