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AH-64 Apache vs AW119

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
AgustaWestland AW119 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW119
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache AW119
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing AgustaWestland
First flight 30 September 1975 1 February 1995
Year introduced 1984 2000
Number produced 2400 units 300 units
Average unit price $33 million $3.1 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.8 m
Height 5.0 m 3.6 m
Length 17.7 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 480 km 954 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 2,850 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,483 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 1 x 747 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the AW119 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and AgustaWestland respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 282 km/h for the AW119. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 954 km for the AW119. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,572 m for the AW119. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 3.5x the AW119's 2,850 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 300 for the AW119. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $3.1M for the AW119. The AH-64 Apache first flew 20 years before the AW119 (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the AW119's 282 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AW119 has a longer range at 954 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the AW119's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the AW119's 2,850 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the AW119's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the AW119 at $3.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 16 years before the AW119 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or AW119?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 300 units of the AW119.