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AH-64 Apache vs S-92 Superhawk

AH-64 Apache vs S-92 Superhawk at a glance — top speed 293 vs 306 km/h, range 480 vs 850 km, built 2,400 vs 300 units.

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
Specifications
AH-64 Apache S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Sikorsky
First flight 30 September 1975 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1984 2004
Number produced 2400 units 300 units
Average unit price $33 million $32 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 17.2 m
Height 5.0 m -- m
Length 17.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 480 km 850 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg -- kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the S-92 Superhawk at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 20 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or S-92 Superhawk?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.