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AH-64 Apache vs NH90 / Caiman

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing NHIndustries
First flight 30 September 1975 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1984 2004
Number produced 2400 units 471 units
Average unit price $33 million $42 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 16.3 m
Height 5.0 m 5.3 m
Length 17.7 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 480 km 880 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 847 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache.

The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The AH-64 Apache first flew 20 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman 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 NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the AH-64 Apache at $33 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or NH90 / Caiman?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 20 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or NH90 / Caiman?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.