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AH-64 Apache vs Ka-226 Hoodlum-C

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Kamov
First flight 30 September 1975 4 September 1997
Year introduced 1984 2002
Number produced 2400 units 269 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.0 m
Height 5.0 m 4.2 m
Length 17.7 m 8.1 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 205 km/h
Operational range 480 km 600 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 168 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 600 km for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache. At 10,107 kg MTOW, the AH-64 Apache is 2.9x the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 269 for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C. The AH-64 Apache first flew 22 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1975 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 205 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C 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 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 18 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-226 Hoodlum-C?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.