AH-64 Apache vs Z-8
AH-64 Apache vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 293 vs 273 km/h, range 480 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 10,107 vs 13,000 kg.
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 |
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| 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 1,208 kW
|
3 x 1,128 kW
|
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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.
