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AH-64 Apache vs 407

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache 407
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Bell
First flight 30 September 1975 29 June 1995
Year introduced 1984 1996
Number produced 2400 units 1600 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.6 m
Length 17.7 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 2,722 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,210 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 1 x 606 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the 407 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 260 km/h for the 407. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 600 km for the 407. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 3.7x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 1,600 for the 407. The AH-64 Apache first flew 20 years before the 407 (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or 407?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or 407?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or 407?
The 407 has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or 407?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or 407?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or 407?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 12 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or 407?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,600 units of the 407.