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AH-64 Apache vs H145M / EC645

AH-64 Apache vs H145M / EC645 at a glance — top speed 293 vs 269 km/h, range 480 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 3,585 kg, built 2,400 vs 1,500 units.

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H145M / EC645
Specifications
AH-64 Apache H145M / EC645
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Airbus Helicopters
First flight 30 September 1975 12 June 1999
Year introduced 1984 2002
Number produced 2400 units 1500 units
Average unit price $33 million $25 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.8 m
Height 5.0 m 3.5 m
Length 17.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 269 km/h
Operational range 480 km 660 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 550 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the H145M / EC645's 269 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the H145M / EC645's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the H145M / EC645 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or H145M / EC645?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.