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AH-64 Apache vs Z-19

AH-64 Apache vs Z-19 at a glance — top speed 293 vs 280 km/h, range 480 vs 700 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 4,250 kg, built 2,400 vs 186 units.

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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Z-19
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Harbin
First flight 30 September 1975 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1984 2012
Number produced 2400 units 186 units
Average unit price $33 million --
Wing area -- m² 111.8 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 11.9 m
Height 5.0 m 4.0 m
Length 17.7 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 280 km/h
Operational range 480 km 700 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 2,350 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Z-19?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the Z-19's 280 km/h, a difference of 13 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Z-19?
The Z-19 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 Z-19?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Z-19?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Z-19?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 28 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-64 Apache or Z-19?
The AH-64 Apache has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.