AH-64 Apache vs UH-60 Black Hawk
The AH-64 Apache and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache. The AH-64 Apache has been produced in 2,400 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. Unit cost is $33M for the AH-64 Apache vs $21M for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk first flew 1 years before the AH-64 Apache (1974 vs 1975).
| American attack helicopter, developed during the Cold War, most famous for significant deployments in Gulf War and Afghanistan conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 30 September 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $33 million |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 293 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,670 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,107 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk at $21 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the AH-64 Apache which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 2,400 units of the AH-64 Apache.