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AH-64 Apache vs MH-53J Pave Low III

AH-64 Apache vs MH-53J Pave Low III at a glance — top speed 293 vs 310 km/h, range 480 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 20,865 kg, built 2,400 vs 41 units.

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Sikorsky MH-53J Pave Low III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MH-53J Pave Low III
Specifications
AH-64 Apache MH-53J Pave Low III
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Sikorsky
First flight 30 September 1975 --
Year introduced 1984 1988
Number produced 2400 units 41 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wing area -- m² 378.4 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 22.0 m
Height 5.0 m 7.6 m
Length 17.7 m 27.0 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 480 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 20,865 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 14,515 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 3,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the MH-53J Pave Low III's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,865 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 4 years before the MH-53J Pave Low III which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or MH-53J Pave Low III?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 41 units of the MH-53J Pave Low III.