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AH-64 Apache vs Ka-29 Helix-B

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Kamov Ka-29 Helix-B military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-29 Helix-B
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Ka-29 Helix-B
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Kamov
First flight 30 September 1975 24 December 1973
Year introduced 1984 1987
Number produced 2400 units 60 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wing area -- m² 392.2 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 15.8 m
Height 5.0 m 5.5 m
Length 17.7 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 480 km 980 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 1,660 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the Ka-29 Helix-B are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 270 km/h for the Ka-29 Helix-B. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 980 km for the Ka-29 Helix-B. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 5,000 m for the Ka-29 Helix-B.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 60 for the Ka-29 Helix-B. The Ka-29 Helix-B first flew 2 years before the AH-64 Apache (1973 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 270 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has a longer range at 980 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The Ka-29 Helix-B has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Ka-29 Helix-B's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 3 years before the Ka-29 Helix-B which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-29 Helix-B?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 60 units of the Ka-29 Helix-B.