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AH-64 Apache vs Mi-35M

Boeing AH-64 Apache military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-64 Apache
Mil Mi-35M military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-35M
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Specifications
AH-64 Apache Mi-35M
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Mil
First flight 30 September 1975 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1984 1972
Number produced 2400 units N/A
Average unit price $33 million --
Wing area -- m² 227.0 m²
Wingspan 14.6 m 17.2 m
Height 5.0 m 6.5 m
Length 17.7 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 293 km/h 320 km/h
Operational range 480 km 450 km
Service ceiling 5,670 m 5,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,107 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,352 kg 8,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,208 kW 2 x 1,790 kW
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Overview

The AH-64 Apache and the Mi-35M are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 293 km/h for the AH-64 Apache vs 320 km/h for the Mi-35M. The AH-64 Apache has an operational range of 480 km vs 450 km for the Mi-35M. The Mi-35M operates at altitudes up to 5,750 m compared to 5,670 m for the AH-64 Apache.

The Mi-35M first flew 6 years before the AH-64 Apache (1969 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-35M?
The Mi-35M is faster with a maximum speed of 320 km/h compared to the AH-64 Apache's 293 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-35M?
The AH-64 Apache has a longer range at 480 km compared to the Mi-35M's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-35M?
The Mi-35M has a higher service ceiling at 5,750 meters (18,864 ft) compared to the AH-64 Apache's 5,670 meters (18,602 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-35M?
The Mi-35M has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AH-64 Apache's 10,107 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-35M?
The AH-64 Apache is longer at 17.7 meters compared to the Mi-35M's 17.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-64 Apache or Mi-35M?
The Mi-35M entered service first in 1972, 12 years before the AH-64 Apache which entered service in 1984.