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AH-64 Apache vs VH-60 White Hawk

AH-64 Apache vs VH-60 White Hawk at a glance — top speed 293 vs 257 km/h, range 480 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 10,660 kg, built 2,400 vs 9 units.

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
Specifications
AH-64 Apache VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Sikorsky
First flight 30 September 1975 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1984 1989
Number produced 2400 units 9 units
Average unit price $33 million $30 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 16.4 m
Height 5.0 m 5.1 m
Length 17.7 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 480 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,790 meters (18,996 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,660 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk 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 VH-60 White Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the VH-60 White Hawk at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 5 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or VH-60 White Hawk?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.