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AH-64 Apache vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Kamov Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Kamov
First flight 30 September 1975 17 June 1982
Year introduced 1984 1995
Number produced 2400 units 19 units
Average unit price $33 million $16 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 14.5 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 17.7 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 480 km 460 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 10,800 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 7,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Kamov respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 460 km for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 19 for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $16M for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The AH-64 Apache first flew 7 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1975 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The AH-64 Apache has a longer range at 480 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".