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AH-64 Apache vs 206 JetRanger

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache 206 JetRanger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Bell
First flight 30 September 1975 10 January 1966
Year introduced 1984 1967
Number produced 2400 units 7300 units
Average unit price $33 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.2 m
Height 5.0 m 3.9 m
Length 17.7 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 226 km/h
Operational range 480 km 624 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,572 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the 206 JetRanger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 624 km for the 206 JetRanger. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 4,572 m for the 206 JetRanger. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 4.1x the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 7,300 for the 206 JetRanger. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $1.3M for the 206 JetRanger. The 206 JetRanger first flew 9 years before the AH-64 Apache (1966 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 67 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger 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-64 Apache or 206 JetRanger?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 2,400 units of the AH-64 Apache.