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AH-64 Apache vs Z-8

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Z-8
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Changhe
First flight 30 September 1975 11 December 1985
Year introduced 1984 1989
Number produced 2400 units N/A
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 18.9 m
Height 5.0 m 6.7 m
Length 17.7 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 480 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 3 x 1,128 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the Z-8 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 273 km/h for the Z-8. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 800 km for the Z-8. The AH-64 Apache operates at altitudes up to 5,670 m compared to 3,050 m for the Z-8.

The AH-64 Apache first flew 10 years before the Z-8 (1975 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Z-8?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Z-8?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher service ceiling at 5,670 meters (18,602 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the AH-64 Apache's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Z-8?
The AH-64 Apache entered service first in 1984, 5 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.