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AH-64 Apache vs Mi-17 Hip-H

AH-64 Apache vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 293 vs 250 km/h, range 480 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 13,000 kg, built 2,700 vs 12,000 units.

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🇺🇸 AH-64 ApacheFull specs
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🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-HFull specs
Specifications
AH-64 Apache Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Mil
First flight 30 September 1975 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1984 1977
Number produced 2700 units 12000 units
Average unit price $33 million $15 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 21.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 17.7 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 480 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 7 years before the AH-64 Apache which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 2,700 units of the AH-64 Apache.