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AH-64 Apache vs Ka-60 Kasatka

AH-64 Apache vs Ka-60 Kasatka at a glance — top speed 293 vs 300 km/h, range 480 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 6,500 kg, built 2,400 vs 2 units.

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
Specifications
AH-64 Apache Ka-60 Kasatka
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Kamov
First flight 30 September 1975 10 December 1998
Year introduced 1984 --
Number produced 2400 units 2 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wing area -- m² 143.1 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 13.5 m
Height 5.0 m 4.6 m
Length 17.7 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 480 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,150 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 6,500 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 956 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Ka-60 Kasatka?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.