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AH-64 Apache vs AW249 Fenice

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache AW249 Fenice
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Leonardo
First flight 30 September 1975 12 August 2022
Year introduced 1984 --
Number produced 2400 units N/A
Average unit price $33 million --
Wingspan 14.6 m 14.6 m
Height 5.0 m 4.3 m
Length 17.7 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 480 km 796 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 6,096 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 8,300 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 604 kW 2 x 934 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-64 Apache is faster with a maximum speed of 293 km/h compared to the AW249 Fenice's 287 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the AH-64 Apache's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or AW249 Fenice?
The AW249 Fenice has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-64 Apache has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,107 kg compared to the AW249 Fenice's 8,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or AW249 Fenice?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the AW249 Fenice's 17.6 meters.