GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

AH-64 Apache vs Z-11

AH-64 Apache vs Z-11 at a glance — top speed 293 vs 278 km/h, range 480 vs 661 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 2,200 kg, built 2,700 vs 46 units.

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 ApacheFull specs
Changhe Z-11 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-11Full specs
Specifications
AH-64 Apache Z-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Changhe
First flight 30 September 1975 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1984 1998
Number produced 2700 units 46 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 10.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.1 m
Length 17.7 m -- m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 278 km/h
Operational range 480 km 661 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 1,253 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 1 x 632 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Explore further
Z-11 side profile drawing Z-11 Specs, operators & history →
Largest operators · in service
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide US Aircraft Designations Chinese Aircraft Designations
AH-64 Apache vs AH-1 Cobra AH-64 Apache vs Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B AH-64 Apache vs Mi-24 Hind AH-64 Apache vs Mi-28 Havoc AH-64 Apache vs Mi-8 Hip AH-64 Apache vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Z-11?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the Z-11's 278 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Z-11?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Z-11's 5,270 meters (17,290 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Z-11?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Z-11?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 14 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Z-11?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,700 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.