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AH-64 Apache vs H135M / EC365

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache H135M / EC365
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 30 September 1975 15 February 1994
Year introduced 1984 1996
Number produced 2400 units 1400 units
Average unit price $33 million $12 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.2 m
Height 5.0 m 3.5 m
Length 17.7 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 480 km 630 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 2,900 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 260 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 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 3.5x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The AH-64 Apache first flew 19 years before the H135M / EC365 (1975 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or H135M / EC365?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a longer range at 630 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 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 H135M / EC365?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or H135M / EC365?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or H135M / EC365?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or H135M / EC365?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 12 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or H135M / EC365?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.