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AH-64 Apache vs Bell 430

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Bell 430 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 430
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Bell 430
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Bell
First flight 30 September 1975 25 October 1994
Year introduced 1984 1995
Number produced 2400 units 136 units
Average unit price $33 million $10 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 12.8 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 17.7 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 4,218 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 2,406 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 585 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the Bell 430 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 278 km/h for the Bell 430. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 600 km for the Bell 430. The Bell 430 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 2.4:1 the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 136 for the Bell 430. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $10M for the Bell 430. The AH-64 Apache first flew 19 years before the Bell 430 (1975 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Bell 430?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the Bell 430's 278 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Bell 430?
The Bell 430 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 Bell 430?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Bell 430?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Bell 430?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Bell 430's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or Bell 430?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the Bell 430 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Bell 430?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Bell 430?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.